Water is available from the nearby stream. A short side trail leads to Piazza Rock. After leaving the lean to, the AT leads .9 mile to Ethel Pond and another .5 mile to Eddy Pond, which sits at the base of the climb up Saddleback. The trail ascends steeply up the west side of the mountain, gaining well over 1,000 feet in elevation during the first mile. Just .25 mile from the summit of the Horn, the trail drops below beeline again, continuing to descend sharply off the Horn and reaching the short, steep climb up Saddleback Junior.
Water is available from the nearby stream.
From the lean to, hike .25 mile to the high point on Poplar Ridge, and descend steeply for .5 mile, losing 1,000 feet in elevation. Reach the ford of Orbeton Stream, 1.3 miles from the top of the ridge. If you allow three days for this hike, you may want to add a trip to Abraham, 3.4 miles round-trip. There are outstanding views from both the mountain and the ridge. Continue following the AT and reach Spaulding Mountain Lean to in 1 mile.