The trail begins from the Brickett Place parking area off SR 113. At .6 mile the junction of Blueberry Ridge Trail is reached. The path to Bickford Slides is farther up the trail at .9 mile. The Bickford Brook Trail ascends gradually, crosses a brook and climbs steeply through hardwood stands. The Spruce Hill Trail is reached at 2.8 miles and is the quickest ascent or descent to Speckled Mountain and Route 113. Blueberry Ridge Junction intersects at 3.5 miles and the summit of Speckled appears at 4.1 miles. On a clear day hikers are rewarded with a magnificent view of the summits of East and West Royce and Caribou Mountains as well as the Carter, Mahoosuc and Presidential Ranges.

Directions: From North Fryeburg, ME, Travel north on SR 113 approximately 15 miles to historic Brickett Place. Travel past Cold River Campground and Basin Recreational Areas. Go 2/10 mile and turn right at the Brickett Place. Parking is available at the Bickford Brook trailhead.

On a clear day hikers are rewarded with a magnificent view of the summits of East and West Royce and Caribou Mountains as well as the Carter, Mahoosuc and Presidential Ranges.