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Sometimes you don't want to write a review because you don't want anyone else to find out about a place -- but here I go anyway! I've been coming to Maine for years now for summer vacation, and this trail is basically in my backyard. I even have my own name for it: "Mushroom Madness Trail"! It's my favorite to hike multiple times during each trip. If you take your time and pay attention, the variety of mushrooms you'll spot is incredible. I love trying to find them all and then watching their transformation from week to week -- the new, the old, the eaten. It's such a wild little network and ecosystem. This trail doesn't have a "summit view," but the journey itself is what you come for. There's so much to see, and there isn't a single stretch I find boring. It's an easy three miles, which makes it great to squeeze in before or after work when there are fewer people around. I've hiked all the trails in this area, and this one is my favorite. They each have their own charm and their own "thing," but this trail has my heart. And a shoutout to the trail alliance crew -- they do a stellar job maintaining it! read more
I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around 3500 miles of coastline, Maine (and NH) has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? Yes (about 3 miles). Well marked signs? Yes. Element of surprise? Yes. I had no idea there was a giant snapping turtle rock slumbering in the woods of Western Maine. Did you? The views from the top aren't what you're coming here for (it's mostly blocked by trees; for a more clear view of the surrounding terrain, try French Mountain literally up the street), but it's the other unique features that make it so great: the boulder formations (referenced above), the unexpected elevation (it's only 854', but it's enough that your knees will feel it; also, we went counterclockwise which was suggested everywhere we looked), the totally random picnic table casually placed in the middle of a tiny waterfall, the streams, the pond views, the wild blueberries, the tiny rock squeeze, the old logging road. It just FEELS very Maine. When we came, the blue trail blazes did get a little difficult to follow at one point; we actually saw several couples trying to figure out where to go! Also: THE BUGS. Hands down this was one of the buggiest hikes I've been on in a long time. CHECK FOR TICKS. Say hi to the turtle. And don't make the same mistake we did: bring your lunch with you. It might be a bit of extra work, but it'll be so worth it when you're sitting at that picnic table listening to the brook and birds! read more
What a wonderfully gorgeous trail. Many great aspects and views along this trail, including small waterfalls and a beautifully set picnic table along the way for a nice lunch, snack, or resting point. The trail is 2.9 miles loop. There may be slippery parts along the way so make sure to wear appropriate gear along with mosquito protection. The trail does have some more intermediate and challenging sections. read more
4 years ago
Nice hike in the Belgrade lakes region. Not many views but in the spring there are lots of wildflowers. read more
