MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • September 20, 2020
In the northwest corner of York County are a couple of mountains that don’t get much attention beyond the local hiking community. Perhaps that’s because rather than formal trails on the mountains in Newfield, there’s only a network of old forest roads and jeep tracks. Abbott Mountain (1,078 feet) and Knox Mountain (830 feet) are both part of the Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area, a 5,617-acre chunk of upland forests and wetlands that are devoted primarily to critter habitat. You’ll find lots of room to roam at Vernon Walker and plenty of reward for your efforts. ~ Carey Kish