Only a 5 minute drive to maines largest state park, mount blue. One reason that welds tumbledown mountain is my favorite hike in the state is because it offers all these features in one place. It is distinguished by an alpine pond known locally as crater lake or tumbledown pond just below the summit. A fullday hike with some steep and tricky areas, this hike affords beautiful views. Oct 12, 2015 tumbledown mountain is located in western maine near the town of weld. Interactive map and hikes by region hiking in maine. I am guessing that either writers, desi or sean have a crush on ss. If we love maines mountains, we must save them from this. Hiking near farmington maine wilson lake inn official site.
Why i love maines western mountains the daily adventures. Amcs comprehensive guide to the hiking trails of maine, featuring baxter state park and acadia national park. Enjoy exclusive access, including permission to hunt, hike, snowshoe, and cross country ski, to over 600 acres of land and trails at riverweb as part of your stay. The mountain is a popular hiking spot in western maine, with trailheads located on byron road in unincorporated township 6, north of weld.
Tumbledown mountain, maine always wanderlust hiking to see beautiful scenery. Close to rangeley 30 minutes, sugarloaf 40 minutes, hiking, hunting and snowmobile trails. Hollywood always gets at least one person trying to do a maine accent, and the person does a british accent instead. Tumbledown mountain near weld act out with aislinn. Tumbledown mountain is located in western maine near weld village. Boat rentals, a beach and camping spots are available for your use.
Its about a mile in to tumbledown rock where we start climbing. Tumbledown mountain is located in western maine near the town of. I love maines western mountains because i feel like i am completely in the wilderness. Refresh your self with a swim before you climb up to the tippytop. Both trails start from the trail head and split about a half mile up the trail. Tumbledown mountain is located close to blue hill state park, in weld, maine. Please submit any useful information about climbing tumbledown mountain that may be useful to other climbers. The tumbledown mountain and little jackson mountain trail network is composed of six trails and two official trailheads and provides advanced hiking to some of the most unique features in western maine. Its not the tallest mountain in maine, but exploring the area will provide some incredible views, beautiful plants and even a nearsummit pond. Another reason for incorporating tumbledown in the book is that it is one of my favorite mountain hikes.
It is often associated with little jackson mountain, with which it shares its trail network. Amcs comprehensive guide to the hiking trails of maine, featuring baxter state park and acadia national park kish, carey michael on. Today its tumbledown mountain near weld, north of rumford. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. My brother and i had never done this hike so we decided to check it out since both of us had the day off. May 07, 2014 tumbledown mountain in weld, maine a view of tumbledown pond, and the mountains summit, from the parker ridge trail, which departs from the brook trail not far from the road, and offers a slightly longer route to the pond, including some great rock scrambles. Maine trail finder is a free online resource for peoplepowered trails in the state. Nov 16, 2018 the goal of mountains for mortals was to provide detailed guidance on the easiest trails to the thirty most unique and scenic summits in new england. The mountain has three peaks, the highest rising to 3,068. Western maine is quite a hike for those of us that live in boston, but during fall foliage season, it is one of the best places to spend your weekend. Dan hikesclimbs tumbledown mountain in western maine. Its popularity stems from its appeal to nearly everyone. This modest 3,000foot mountain offers a big new england mountain hiking experience.
Tumbledown mountain and little jackson maine trail finder. Jul 27, 20 annually i hike some crazy mountains in maine with my teaching buddy paul. In particular, the tumbledown mountain trail is one. Western maines rocky tumbledown mountain should not be ignored. With tumbledown mountain offering trails of varying difficulty, it is no surprise why this piece of maine is such a popular spot among hikers. Baxter state park and acadia national park, with 6 color trail maps. Hike to the prettiest view in maine the daily adventures. We stayed at the nearly empty campground at mount blue state park where we cooked dinner over the campfire and waded into webb lake long after dark to stargaze and hope that the intermittent lightning over the horizon would. Its important the note that the street sign leading to the trailhead. See more ideas about maine, visit maine and places to go.
At 430a, i wake, polish off a bowl of oatmeal, and head. Hiking tumbledown chasing the sun maine thing quarterly. The mountain is a popular hiking spot in western maine, with trailheads located on byron road. Some of the headquarters trails connect to center hill and the base of mt blue, and the snowmobile trail connects with the statewide its.
So in june i put together a hike of tumbledown mountain and lead the hike. This last, as well as parts of the blueberry mountain, little jackson, and parker ridge trails are still on privately owned land. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from may until october. Our lodge is located at the beginning of the trail head for blueberry mountain. Located a few miles northwest of weld, its three craggy, barren. Its about the biggest rock ive seen that you could walk all the way.
Search a growing database of nonmotorized, fourseason trails to find the right trail for your next adventure. Its mostly level on the way in, some up and down but just a pleasant hike. Now, thousands of people from all over the world will get to witness western maine and the downtown businesses that we all know so well. Its very hard to fall off of tumbledown, especially for someone who knows tumbledown mountain trails well.
Come and enjoy our mountain world of alpine meadow hiking, alpine flowers, alpine photography, easy peak ascents, relaxation, first class lodging and find your own world. Only a 5 minute drive to maine s largest state park, mount blue. Tumbledown mountain is not the highest mountain in this area, but with three peaks, 700foot cliffs and a pond or mountain tarn near the. The goal of mountains for mortals was to provide detailed guidance on the easiest trails to the thirty most unique and scenic summits in new england. Easy first mile gives way to much steeper climb over boulder fields and numerous waterfalls. Browse interactive trail maps, trail descriptions, pictures, and trip reports. Hike to the prettiest view in maine the daily adventures of me. Falling for tumbledown seniors not acting their age.
Tumbledown mountain is a hiking adventure located in or near weld, me. Finally at tumbledown pond, windblasted and frozen. Bring your road bikes or use one of ours and ride around the 16 mile lake loop road or explore miles of dirt roads and trails with your mountain bikes. Tumbledown mountain is not the highest mountain in this area, but with three peaks, 700foot cliffs and a pond near the summit, tumbledown. Weve busted a gut for five hours hiking the appalachian trail to old speck mountain. Hiking tumbledown mountain in western maine tops my list of the. There are two trails to the peak of burnt meadow mountain. Hiking in canada with selkirk mountain experience at the durrand glacier chalet in british columbia in the canadian rockies.
It had rained the night before so the trails were quite wet and slippery. Nov 28, 2016 at work i was part of a hiking group and although i d planned several hikes i hadnt actually attended one. Tumbledown mountain 3,068 ft in weld, maine, is a beloved hike to many mainers, due to its accessibility and the unique nature of tumbledown pond near the summit we learned that this pond is a geological feature called a tarn. Mar 04, 2019 with tumbledown mountain offering trails of varying difficulty, it is no surprise why this piece of maine is such a popular spot among hikers. Tumbledown mountain is located in the western region of maine, north of weld. Nov 12, 2017 tumbledown mountain 3,068 ft in weld, maine, is a beloved hike to many mainers, due to its accessibility and the unique nature of tumbledown pond near the summit we learned that this pond is a geological feature called a tarn. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Retreat openings and facility rentals begin in august and continue until the end of june. Tumbledown mountain weld 2020 all you need to know before. Dec 12, 2015 mike organized the hike of tumbledown mountain and little jackson, a couple of superb 3000 footers in the middle of maine. While not the highest mountain in the region, it is easily the most interesting. The trailhead of the brook trail has free parking along the road and the last outhouse that you will see until you come back down the mountain. The loop trail slowly meanders across a brook and through a boggy area in the woods before beginning a steep ascent of the ridge below tumbledown cliffs.
The ultimate guide to hiking southern maine diaries of a. Here are some ways that i spend my time when visiting. Soon we come to tumbledown rock, a huge boulder that at some point tumbled down off the mountain. The tumbledown mountain and little jackson mountain trail network is composed of six trails and two official trailheads and provides advanced hiking to. The maine play book is a curated guidebook for families. Tumbledown mountain weld 2020 all you need to know. Tumbledown mountain is a popular place for hikers in western maine. Aug 01, 2016 maines western mountains are under assault from industrial development and the result could be the alteration of 12,000 square miles of maines iconic mountain view sheds. After a mile, the trail wraps around a giant boulder and.
Burnt meadow mountain is located in brownfield, maine off of route 160 or 487 spring road in southwestern maine. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from may until october. Tumbledown mountain is located in western maine and is about two hours from bangor. At work i was part of a hiking group and although i d planned several hikes i hadnt actually attended one. A view of tumbledown pond, and the mountains summit, from the parker ridge trail, which departs from the brook trail not far from the road, and offers a slightly longer route to the pond, including some great rock scrambles. These are all pictures from a hike my brother and i went on yesterday. Why i love maines western mountains the daily adventures of me. Five great family hikes in maine the maniacal traveler. It is distinguished by an alpine pond known locally as crater lake or. Tumbledown mountain is a mountain in franklin county, maine.
Normally, taking a break to swim or fly fish at the top of a mountain is just a daydream. It was a pretty tough hike, although the guide book lists it as moderate. Tumbledown mountain is located in western maine near the town of weld. A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during thu afternoontemperatures will be below freezing max 0c on wed night, min 6c on fri nightwinds increasing light winds from the nw on wed night, gales from the wnw by thu night. Tumbledown mountain loop trail photo by land for maines future and its partners location. Bean bring you chasing the sun the new issue of the maine thing quarterly.
After looking and reading about each of the trails, we decided on the brook trail as its the most direct. The trail head is located about 100 feet in on the right side of the parking lot. It was a pretty tough hike, although the guidebook lists it as moderate. Hike tumbledown and take a swim at the top in crater lake. In it, 6 explorers trek through one transformative weekend in maine, with dramatic results. To discuss our current rates, or to book a retreat, contact eliza bean at. Annually i hike some crazy mountains in maine with my teaching buddy paul.
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