From route 2 in Gilead, Maine, turn left onto route 113 (Evan’s Notch). This crystal clear pool is fed by a waterfall and we all took a very chilly dip. The best place to start your hike is from Route 113 near Gilead, head towards Stone House Road. Viewpoint on Blueberry Mountain summit loop, Blueberry Mountain & Rattlesnake Pool in Western Maine, Winter isn't so bad when there's fresh snow. Purple trails, East Royce. But I think it’s also referred to as Stone House Road. The Rattlesnake pool was “gorge”ous. Going down was much easier, as usual, and after 45 minutes we reached the short trail to Rattlesnake Pool. There were plenty of children doing this hike, so I consider it family friendly despite the fact that it wiped me out. The side trail to Rattlesnake Pond wasn’t marked when I went, but it’s well established and you may even hear people scream as they jump into the cold mountain water. Rattlesnake Pool, Stone House Trail, Evans Notch, 20 miles north of Fryeburg. Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. Directions To Blueberry Mountain: For driving directions to trailheads near Blueberry Mountain click a parking area on the map above, and choose Google Driving Directions. Blackberry Mountain seamlessly infuses wellness, outdoor adventure and hospitality into every experience, creating moments as epic and invigorating as the views that surround our guests. Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. Blueberry Mountain Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT. My map includes the loop around Shell Pond (in yellow), and the trails over to Speckled Mountain, which has a gorgeous summit. Yellow trails, Shell Pond loop. Absolu, Yesterday was a blah day driving on Route 201. SPECKLED MOUNTAIN & BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN ... with the attractive Rattlesnake Pool and Rattlesnake Flume near its S end. Rattlesnake Pool – an ice cold swimming hole popular in summer months. The second was a deep emerald pool carved out of the middle of the river. Directions: Google maps calls the access road Shell Pond Road. The first is at Rattlesnake Flume. There is a little loop you can do around Bickford Slides. There’s a waterfall and several rocks to jump off into the cold but very refreshing water. From Route 113, in Evan’s Notch between the border of Maine and New Hampshire, take Stone House Rd, and bear right on Shell Pond Road which you’ll follow until reaching the small parking area next to the gate. This rocky trail lead up the side of Blueberry Mountain with a couple of side trails that visited Rattlesnake Gorge and Rattlesnake Pool. While not the biggest mountain in the area, Blueberry Mountain has an excellent lookout point to see some of the more impressive mountains of New England. The summit has open ledges and views. Yet another excellent alternative to the crowded hikes in Crawford, Pinkham and Franconia Notches. With an altitude of 1,750 feet it's definitely a hearty hike. I stripped down and dove in to cool off from my run. Tucked away in a little-visited high mountain valley on the Maine-New Hampshire border, Evans Notch is an outdoor paradise, with many great options for families with kids. A couple of weekends ago we visited Blueberry Mountain in Stow, Maine. Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. Roundtrip will be about 4.5 miles. I was too exhausted.). Gilead, Maine. Blueberry Mountain is a small mountain in Evans Notch that has an easily accessible alpine zone and great views without a lot of climbing. "My friend Nora and I took Kali and Brooklyn up the Blueberry Mountain loop in Maine to the ledges, summit and then down to Rattlesnake Pool today. We went up White Cairn Trail, did the summit loop and went down Stone House Trail to Rattle snake Pool and then the Gorge on the way down. If you start from Shell Pond/Stone House Road you can do a loop around Blueberry Mountain that’s roughly 3.5 miles. After 1.4 miles you will come upon a road junction where Lime Kiln Road goes left and Page Road goes straight or to the right; you want to bear right here and follow Page Road for 1.0 mile. Purple trails, East Royce. Continue up the trail, keeping your eye out for a very small white sign with an arrow directing you to the right, as this is the way to the pool. [Insert a few pictures – try to find a picture of Rattlesnake pool and ask permission to use or go back and take another] Directions: You can search for directions online but I found the best way to get there was to just punch the GPS coordinates into my phone.. From Fryeburg, take Route 113 North for 19.4 miles to Shell Pond Rd. Blueberry Mountain. Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool, beautiful hike but be warned the blackflies are vicious. Follow that narrow trail for about a quarter mile before you reach the steep banks of the pool. Trail Head Directions. If you’re going down that direction, make a sharp left through the field on the trail past the house at the end of the airstrip. Learn about hiking Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool, in Evans Notch, on the Maine–New Hampshire border. It was about 2.5 miles up and got a little steep in spots but nothing my kids (10, 10 and 7) couldn't handle with some encouragement. There are somewhat limited views at the summit because it’s mostly wooded, but you can find a very nice view of the surrounding mountains from a lookout on the easy half mile loop around the summit, and there are lots of wild blueberry bushes along the summit loop. Jun 14, 2015 - Rattlesnake Pool. The pool is a bowl cut in granite over millenia of water churning stones and pebbles. Speckled Mountain and the Blueberry Ridge Trail. May 31, 2018 - Looking for great outdoor trips with kids? Walk .3 miles, and you’ll see the trailhead for White Cairn Trail on your left, and a trail for Shell Pond trail on your right. Yellow trails, Shell Pond loop. Follow this into and directly across the field into a hardwood forest, where the path continues following an old woods road. I recommend heading up the White Cairn Trail, doing the little summit loop at the top, and then heading back down Stone House Trail to Rattlesnake Pool (a spur trail off to the left).There are steep sections on this mountain, but they don’t go on too long. Directions: Google maps calls the access road Shell Pond Road. I didn, Drone shots of Monday's hike on Black Mountain. It can be hiked by itself – via either the Spruce Hill Trail or the Cold Brook Trail. There were great views, plenty of streams and the reward at the end of Rattlesnake Pool. Next bear left onto Blueberry Mountain Road and go 0.1 mile. Sitting on the edge of the White Mountain Wilderness in Maine, Blueberry Mountain (1,781’) is a wonderful destination for a day trip from the Portland region. Looking down on the beautiful and refreshing Rattlesnake Pool. This was my most favorite hike as a kid. The E slopes of Speckled descend steeply for … GPS coords for the pool: 44.2559, -70.9755 | Get directions Follow the Blueberry Ridge Trail for just 0.2 miles, then turn right on the Stone House Trail, which will lead you back down into the valley. Drive in and park at the gate. C, Black Mountain in Downeast Maine, 10/5/20. From the viewpoint, below you is Shell Pond, which is surrounded by Rattlesnake Mountain, Harndon Hill and Deer Hill. What a great hike! You should not miss the heavenly (and quite popular) Rattlesnake Pool, one of the most beautiful swimming holes in the White Mountain forest. (There were trails that wandered away from the gorge. The hike starts on a dirt road after walking around the gate. And it is very cold! I saved this for the end of my hike. Blueberry Mountain is located in Evan’s Notch, part of White Mountains National Forest in Western Maine, close to the New Hampshire border. We weren’t alone …  Rattlesnake Pool was packed with people, but rightfully so, because it’s a magical place. After 2.3 miles and about 1,500′ of elevation gain, you’ll reach the summit. The green foliage surrounding Rattlesnake Pool makes the crystal clear water appear emerald green. Rattlesnake Pool, a frigid but invigorating dip at the end of the Blueberry Mountain hike. Please take note that both Rattlesnake Flume and Rattlesnake Pool are located on private property. Follow it down for a mile, where you will find the spur trail on your left that brings you a couple hundred yards to Rattlesnake Pool, a … Blueberry Mountain Trail Conditions . Home » Blog » Maine Life » Western Mountains » Blueberry Mountain & Rattlesnake Pool in Western Maine. When you’re close you’ll likely hear the roar of the water (or some folks splashing about in it). To your right, across the border in NH is Baldface Mountain. It was a really fun hike." This becomes Shell Pond Road. Take the path to the left to go to Rattlesnake pool, or view the waterfall from the bridge just a few yards down the gorge trail. Jul 6, 2017 - Looking for great outdoor trips with kids? If you’re not interested in climbing the mountain and just want to swim, an out-and-back hike to Rattlesnake Pool without going up Blueberry Mountain would be about 2.5 miles round-trip. It’s off of Route 113. Western trailhead on Blueberry Mountain Road: From Rt. This was my most favorite hike as a kid. Each Mountain Home offers the ultimate in comfort, ambiance, and space. If you start from Shell Pond/Stone House Road you can do a loop around Blueberry Mountain that’s roughly 3.5 miles. The loop hike up Blueberry Mountain (in Evans Notch on the Maine-New Hampshire border) and down to Rattlesnake Pool is my top choice of hikes to revisit every year. Chatham - New Hampshire. This was my most favorite hike as a kid. The flume consists of a 10-foot plunge dumping down into narrow gorge walls. clock. There is no sign but with the main lodge behind you, look for a path to the right of the parking lot that leads to an athletic field. #mai, Here are my top nine liked photos of 2020. A long range of lower ledgy summits extends NE, then E from Speckled’s summit. Walk .3 miles, and you’ll see the trailhead for White Cairn Trail on your left, and a trail for Shell Pond trail on your right. North America. Aqua-marine, the pool glows in the forest. Drive in and park at the gate. Try to go early or later in the day to beat the crowds on a summer weekend. Featuring dual master bedroom suites with deep soaker tubs, two guest bedrooms, twin bunk alcoves, and a laundry room. The best part of the hike is a dip in the emerald green “Rattlesnake Pool” just off the Stone House Trail, a gorgeous swimming hole and waterfall. The trail steepens as you make your way up Blueberry Mountain, but the elevation gain is gradual and there is no boulder scrambling. But I think it’s also referred to as Stone House Road. The trail at times leads you along a steep embankment above the brook (it’s not too high, though), so take care. You could do a loop hike by going up the steeper and more challenging White Cairn Trail, then down the Stone House Trail, with a stop at Rattlesnake Pool about 1 mile from the trail head. I, Today's conditions on Route 11 looking north at So, Dorr Mountain via Emery & Schiff Path in Acadia National Park. Sean Munson / Flickr The short hike is best accessed from the town of Gilead. Learn about hiking Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool, in Evans Notch, on the Maine–New Hampshire border. In the first week of August the blueberries were ready for picking. Pinks trails, Speckled Mountain (western side). If you start from Shell Pond/Stone House Road you can do a loop around Blueberry Mountain that’s roughly 3.5 miles. From Route 113 near town, head towards Stone House Road. The trail head for White Cairn Trail will be on your left after about a quarter mile, and the trail head for Stone House Trail and Rattlesnake Pool will be on your left after about a half mile. Rattlesnake Pool is fed by small horsetails, each only 3 or 4 feet in height. It’s located near Brickett Place off Rt 113 and overlooks a private estate, pond, and well-maintained trail system that the owners have made accessible to hikers. pin. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Wonderful walks (that don’t involve hiking up a mountain), Wheelchair friendly, universally accessible trails, Carrabassett Valley, near Carrabassett Valley. logicalrealist / Flickr. Reaching the summit of Blueberry Mountain is best for experienced hikers. Blueberry Mountain & Rattlesnake Pool in Western Maine ... an out-and-back hike to Rattlesnake Pool without going up Blueberry Mountain would be about 2.5 miles round-trip. Access is very easy. While not terribly difficult, there are some areas that will require scrambling over rocks. It was brutally hot the day that I did this hike, so that made the hike more difficult. Show Map. The Blueberry Mountain Trail leaves from the Blueberry Mountain Bible Camp parking lot. The Stone House Trail, which is entirely in the woods until reaching the summit, starts out very wide and flat and stays that way until reaching the side trail to Rattlesnake Pool after walking for about a mile. It’s off of Route 113. Interested. Yellow trails, Shell Pond loop. (formerly Shell Pond Road); this will be 0.7 miles north of AMC Cold River Camp. about 3 months ago. The pool is crystal clear and surrounded by lush green vegetation. The Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool Loop is perhaps the most idyllic short day hike in the area, and ranks as one of our favorite family trips in all of New England. Or, you can do an out-and-back hike on the Stone House Trail, like I did, which should take 3 to 4 hours with a stop for a refreshing swim at Rattlesnake Pool. Pinks trails, Speckled Mountain (western side). Purple trails, East Royce. If the 6 car lot is full, there is space to park along the side of the road. From Fryeburg, Maine, take Route 113 North for 19.4 miles to Stone House Rd. Parking is available at the base of the Stone House Trail along Stone House Road and a good place to drop a car at the end of the hike. Hosted by Maine Globetrotters and Explorers. Both trail heads are well marked. Added by The Outbound Collective Located at Blueberry Mountain in Evans Notch, Rattlesnake Pool is a scenic swimming hole that can be reached by a short, enjoyable hike. — Hufflepuff • Aug 20, 2020 There are lots of roots and rocks and some mud on the upper portion of the trail, which is typical of most trails in Maine. Further down from the pool is a short trail to an impressive gorge. The moderately difficult hike to the summit of Blueberry Mountain is about 5 miles round-trip with 1,500 feet of elevation gain from the parking area on Shell Pond Road. At about 8.5 miles take a left onto Stone House road. 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