Streaked Mountain

There are three routes up this mountain: two from Streaked Mountain Road (which is also called King Hill Road on Google maps) and the other from South Whitman School Road.

The path that starts from Streaked Mountain Road, on the west side of the mountain, is short and very steep; it follows a power line to forest to ledge along a roughly blazed trail. It is just about 0.5 mile, but be ready for a workout. The views are lovely at the tall rock cairns near the radio towers. But don’t stop here; for years, I did, but there is another, better view about 0.25 miles farther south.

The northern-most trail, leaving from S. Whitman Road, follows the tower maintenance road — a well-maintained gravel lane — and is longer and more gradual. From this trailhead, it’s about 1 mile to the assortment of towers at the mountain top, and another 0.25 miles or so to the grand view.

Contributions from Sam Shirley: Finally, the southernmost trail which departs from Streaked Mountain Road/King Hill Road, follows the southeast ridge of the mountain in a gradual ascent and offers many excellent views. From the trailhead, the route starts by following a two-track woods road around the south side of the mountain. After approximately 1.5 miles of easy hiking, you will reach a junction with a more worn road. Turn left on this road and start the ascent to the southeast ridge of Streaked Mountain.

After passing a few intersections, the route eventually becomes more of a rocky trail than a woods road. Soon, it reached coniferous forest and areas of open ledge on the ridge. The trail is marked with dark red blazes, and remains on ledge for most of the way to the viewpoint and summit. It is a mostly gradual ascent with many excellent views along the way.

Directions: The trailhead to the short trail is about 0.5 miles down Streaked Mountain Road, just about 150 yards past a stone-wall enclosed cemetery and adjacent to a set of power lines crossing the road. To access the trailhead on the unpaved South Whitman School Road, turn onto the road from Route 117. In about 700 feet on your right, you’ll see small slightly eroded parking area, big enough for three cars, and the gate blocking the access road. Some people also park on the shoulder of South Whitman School Road. For the southern-most trailhead, you’ll find the woods road 1.1 miles south of the regular trail up the west side. The only signage is a “no ATVs” sign.