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Knights Hill Ice Climbing

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Elevation:	776 ft
GPS:	44.10109, -70.83339 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Robert Hall on Dec 4, 2016
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Access Issue: Peregrine Falcons in Maine Details

Maine Peregrine Falcons breeding season extends from mid-March through July or August. Hiking or climbing near nesting peregrines can cause abandonment and death of eggs/young. If adults are away from the nest, eggs or young can become overheated, chilled, or chicks can miss feedings. Be on the lookout for agitated falcons that may vocalize, take avoidance flights, or dive-bomb those that are too close. If you encounter an aggressive peregrine falcon please immediately leave the area, and report incidents to Erynn Call, State Raptor Specialist, MDIFW, erynn.call@maine.gov.

To learn more about peregrines in Maine, check out the 2021 Maine Peregrine Falcon Program Report: maine.gov/ifw/docs/2021%20M…

Description

A small area with some interesting flows and an easy approach.

Best after a sun-less cold snap, this area is a southeast exposure and gets strong sun.

Getting There

From North Conway continue on Rt 302 past Fryeburg. Near the Shawnee Peak/Pleasant Mtn Ski Area turn left onto Knights Hill Road.

Follow this to a wide pull-out on the left at power lines. Park so as to not obstruct firetrucks from filling with water.

Cross the road and gain the power line cut without bothering private landowners. (There's an ATV trail that starts a few feet on the left (north) after crossing the road.)

Follow the ATV path along the powerline cut for about 1/2 mile to where the cliff should be visible on the left through the trees (photo).