Gulf Hagas

Gulf Hagas, also known as the "Grand Canyon of Maine," is home to one of the most beautiful gorges in the Northeast, Screw Auger Falls. A 12-mile loop-trail offers day hikers the opportunity to view dramatic scenery, remote ponds, and walk a small section of Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness.
In 1995, the MATC CARE Committee determined that Gulf Hagas needed a full-time ridge runner to decrease the amount of personal injuries occurring at the site, to monitor the area, to determine what was needed to curb environmental damage, and to meet with and educate the area users on Leave No Trace philosophies.
Gulf Hagas presents particular challenges to the novice hiker; one of these challenges includes fording the West Branch of the Pleasant River. The combination of cliffs, waterfalls, and fascinating rock formations makes Gulf Hagas a unique and popular destination for many hikers.
The Gulf Hagas ridge runner speaks with day hikers, section hikers, and AT hikers about the area's pristine environment and how they can help maintain that pristine environment. Within the ridge runner's assigned section is White Cap Mountain (3,654'), a mountain that offers formidable views of Katahdin and the northern lake country.

"Gulf Hagas is an unknown area to many folks and it belongs to everyone. Everyone should see it to foster the feelings of protecting an everlasting wild place." --Ron Curtis, Gulf Hagas Ridge Runner (1995)

Last updated, May 20, 2006. This webpage was designed by Sarah Herdan
and is maintained by MATC Webmaster Terry L. Karkos. Copyright © 2005-2006 MATC.
Gulf Hagas photo showing West Branch of the Pleasant River
is copyright © 1985 Terry L. Karkos.