Southern Piscataquis   Any thing you can do outdoors you can do in Southern Piscataquis. The region has an abundance of lakes, streams, rivers and trails providing four seasons of outdoor recreation. It is the home to many extraordinary craftspeople, who take great pride in their Maine traditions. Come visit us and discover a relaxed approach to the way life should be. Hikers and backpackers will find the Southern Piscataquis region an ideal destination. This is the home to Gulf Hagas, named "the Grand Canyon of Maine" Gulf Hagas is one of most spectacular gorges in the Northeast. This 9-12 miles round trip hike will offer hikers some of the most dramatic scenery in the state. Borestone Mountain offers hikers a three-hour round trip to the 1,947 ft summit. The Mountain offers many hiking trails and a visitors and nature center. Boarstone Mountain is located near the town of Monson, which is a mecca for the region hikers. The world famous Appalachian Trail also passes through the Monson area. Other walking trails include the Pleasant Riverwalk located in Brownville, the Guilford Memorial Walkway located in Guilford and the Kiwanis Park located in Dover-Foxcroft. Historical attractions in the region include: Low's Covered Bridge: built in 1830, the bridge was destroyed in the flood on 1987 and rebuilt in 1988. Katahdin Iron Works: Remains of this 1842 Iron factory located in Brownville include the blast furnace and the charcoal kiln. The Iron works is also the gateway to the Gulf Hagas region. The Southern Piscatquis region is home to Sebec Lake in Dover-Foxcroft (6800 acres), Schoodic Lake in Milo/ Brownville/Brownville Jct. (7100 acres), Lake Hebron in Monson and Lake Wassokeag in Dexter. For more information about the Southern Piscataquis region, please visit www.spccc.org .