It is a popular hiking spot near the center of the state, with a trailhead located on Mountain Road near Willimantic.

Parking is available on Mountain Road approximately 5 mi (8.0 km) north of Willimantic.

The well-marked, well-maintained trail passes to the south and east of Midday Pond ascending the west side of the mountain.

The last part of the trail is very steep with sharp rocks with iron rungs to assist hikers.

[6] The East Peak offers a spectacular 360-degree view extending from the Penobscot River to the east, to the western Maine mountains and the Quebec border to the west.