Old Speck Mountain Lookout
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Status: Standing Lookout
Elevation: 4,160 feet,
Prominence: 2,700 feet
State: Maine
County: Oxford (County Highpoint)
AT Access: 0.2 miles side trail with 40 feet gain
Mile Marker: 1923.6
Lookout History
In 1914, a wood tower was built.
In 1919, a 36 foot steel tower was built.
In 1932 there was a fire wardens trail up Old Speck.
In 1959, the cab was removed.
In 1997, a new observation platform was built. The observation tower platform is 38 feet.
Unlike neighboring mountains that have had fires, Old Speck has not had a fire and remains forested on top. It is also known as Old Speckle Mountain, for its speckled appearance, which is caused by large areas of exposed rock and tree cover.
Photo by restlessmeanderer
Old Speck in 1927
Photo by mainetrailfinder
Photo by Lauren Kousaie
Photo by Katherine Mills
Photo by Trekking Sketches
View from the observation platform
Observation platform
Summit view
Route of the Appalachian Trail as it passes by Old Speck Mountain
1943 USGS map