The Portland daily press., 1873-07-30
Over the Portland and Ogdensburg.
HINTS TO ExCURsIoNIsTs.
FRYEBURG, July 28th, /

FRYEBURG, July 2Sth, 1873.
Over road seventy-two miles in length, pen
etrating the most romantic mountainous sec
ton in New England, and opening to view the
finest scenery in the world, there will be much
to be seen and much to be overlooked, when
riding by rail, unless one knows when and
where to look for interesting views. Leaving
Portland, there is no place of particular inter-
est until you reach Lake Sebago, unless it be a
fine waterfall upon the left as you near South
Windham. Should you wish to get glimpse
of the White Mountains, you can do so by look.
ing little to the right of your course, just as
you touch Sebago Lake. One who has never
visited the lake can better spend his time in
looking over the lovely surroundings of this
lake, and postpone trying to see the mountains
until nearer to them. 1t is eight miles from
here to Steep Falls, where you will see the Saco
River upon your left The substantial depot at
this place was built by Hon. Tobias Lord, and
given to the F. & o. Railroad. You continue
near the banks of the Saco on your way to
Baldwin and West Baldwin, sometimes COM
ing on its very verge. Soon after leaving West
Baldwin you should not fail to see upon your
left. Steep Falls, Hiram. The forest has been
cut away, aud if the conductor will lessen the
speed of his train, you will be pleased with the
view before you. The building you see upon the
west side is mill Sanborn & Co. of Denmark
are building for the manufacture of lumber.
After passing this point you get some very
pleasant views of the Saco river and consider
able hills upon the left, until you cross the rv-
er over fine iron bridge. Thesn farm lands
upon the right village of clean, well painted
houses, two church spires, and this is Hiram
As you leave this place the high hills beyond
the river, dotted with groves, green pasture
and farm houses, gives versatility to your ride.
After crossing Rattlesnake Pond and Ten Mile
Brook, look to your right and you get superb
view of Pleasant Mountain, with the summer
house upon the highest point although it does
not look so from this point You soon reach
Brownfield station; the high hill upon your
left tells you where lies the village although
you cannot see it. Six miles, mostly through
pine forests, brings you to Fryeburg The
West Oxford Agricultural Grounds, glimpse
of the village One-third of mile away, is all
you see Of the prettiest village in all New Eng
land. Passing Stark's Hill upon your immedi-
ate left, and Pine Hill on the right, you emerge
into, or in view of the valley of the Saco with
Green Hill, Kearsarge, Baldface and Speckle
mountains beyond. At Center Conway you
cross tie Saco again and over PLAIN Iahd 10
North Conway. Looking across the valley of
the Saco river, the ChocOroua mountains are in
full view. The two very high mountain lodges
are "Harts Looking Glass" six hundred and
fifty feet, and White Horse Ledge" nine
hundred and fifty feet high, rising nearly per-
pendicular from the plain below Two miles
from here is a station at the Intervale house
After leaving here you cross Ellis river. and
soon arrive at Glen Road Depot You are now
fairly in the city of mountains and from here
to Frank Georges, six miles beyond, will find
enough on every side to surprise and interest
you. Frank Georges the end of the rail at
this TINA, is seventeen miles from the Tip-top
house en- Mount Washington.