Old Blue, Elephant, and Bemis Mountains via Appalachian Trail, Appalachian Trail: Saddleback Mountain & Poplar Ridge, Tumbledown and Little Jackson via Parker Ridge Trail, Saddleback Mountain via Bald Mountain Trail, Tumbledown Pond via Parker Ridge Trail Loop, Long Pond and Sabbath Day Pond via Appalachian Trail, Tumbledown, Little Jackson, and Jackson Mountain. 0000534242 00000 n i couldn't get any water after 2 miles in (line froze). Johnny and Michelle were at the top of the trailhead when he took the picture of me. 0000079430 00000 n Great hike up the loop trail and down brook. 0000130038 00000 n We arrived at the parking lot for Loop Trail on Byron Road at 9:30 am. 0000201648 00000 n 0000525801 00000 n 0000126808 00000 n 0000061827 00000 n There is a serious and steep chimney that is dangerous for these two on the Loop. Johnny and Michelle were at the top of the trailhead when he took the picture of me. 0000338207 00000 n 0000145331 00000 n After about a mile, you’ll ascend over a big hump, the trail will very briefly level out, and you’ll have a fine view of the summit appearing almost vertically in front of you. Tumbledown Mountain is a legendary mountain, for many reasons. 0000019570 00000 n Wished we had a second car to save us but oh well! 0000045609 00000 n Will hike this trail again. Tumbledown Mountain is a mountain in Franklin County, Maine. Tumbledown offers trails of varying difficulty for different hikers. Gorgeous views at the top though! 0000128483 00000 n I'm no where near an "experienced hiker" lol So "Fat Man's Misery" turned into "Fat Woman's Misery" ... it was unlike anything I have ever hiked. 0000006302 00000 n 0000010401 00000 n 0000010616 00000 n Pretty Epic !!! There is a large parking area located across the road from the trailhead, along with an outhouse for public use. It's not the tallest mountain in Maine, but exploring the area will provide some incredible views, beautiful plants and even a near-summit pond. Fat Mans Misery ain't no joke! 0000141623 00000 n 0000160607 00000 n 0000012847 00000 n 0000061757 00000 n It's about a mile in to Tumbledown Rock where we start climbing. According to a statement released by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Communications Director Matt Latti, Amelia Hutchinson, … 0000534292 00000 n And it is worth pointing out that the Loop Trail has its very own parking area, and it’s about 1.5 miles up the road from the head of the Brook Trail. There are two parking lots next to each trailhead. Dog-Related Notes: None today but these trails are fine for dogs. 0000142123 00000 n 0000527643 00000 n The trailhead is well - marked and provides a good parking area. Tumbledown Mountain Double-Loop. I will for sure be doing this next year and probably every year to come until I can't anymore! 0000403231 00000 n 0000154025 00000 n in western Maine, near Weld. 0000172388 00000 n Loop Trail, Tumbledown Ridge Trail, Brook Trail, and Byron Road 5.5-mile loop, strenuous Tumbledown Mountain Tumbledown’s Furry Architect -70.558015, 44.731481 The Loop Trail enters the forest across Byron Road from a beaver pond. 0000006719 00000 n 148 were here. 0000426810 00000 n The last part of the loop comes when you reach the top of the Brook Trail, and find Tumbledown Pond. This is a completely misleading name. Brook Trail: The Brook trail begins approximately 4.5 miles down Byron Road. Some elevation and rock scrambling, although minor, which kept the trail interesting. VERY uphill! Attacked with my 5 year old and my mom (63) who is not a hiker...but they did it! It’s also not a great section for dogs. About 1.2 miles down, you will run into the parking lot for Loop Trail. 0000534938 00000 n 0000196988 00000 n 0000534342 00000 n The least strenuous route to the summit is to hike to Tumbledown pond via either the Brookor Parker Ridge trails. 0000010883 00000 n 0000131037 00000 n %PDF-1.4 %���� This trail can be used with the Loop Trail and the Brook Trail to make a nice loop hike. 0000534492 00000 n This was definitely a tough trail. in western Maine, near Weld. 0000134525 00000 n 0000005888 00000 n 0000183921 00000 n Blazing on the Tumbledown Mountain Trail is very faded but still visible. 0000534392 00000 n 0000018759 00000 n From there, the trail ri… Coming from Weld, you will run into the Brook Trail parking lot on your left with the trail head on your right. 0000521044 00000 n My watch recorded a total of 5.7 miles starting at the Brook trail parking area (it does have signs) to the loop Trail that is about 1.2 miles further up the road on the right. Soon we come to Tumbledown Rock, a huge boulder that at some point tumbled down off the mountain. I was certain I could go up; not 100% sure about safely coming down. An absolutely stunning 360 view! Hiked the loop yesterday. That section, approximately 1.5 to 2 miles in length and in and of itself is ironically not a loop at all. 0000129147 00000 n Nice trail. 0000127775 00000 n 0000004780 00000 n You are not going to want to walk a mile back to your car after coming down. 0000528651 00000 n 0000523755 00000 n 0000114200 00000 n 0000145592 00000 n 0000020154 00000 n 0000534192 00000 n 0000009372 00000 n I found the nomenclature of the trails confusing. Montagnes à Weld; Parcs régionaux à Weld; Souvent recherché à Weld. 0000141507 00000 n 0000006580 00000 n This looks unusual to me for a Maine vista in that there's no body of water visible in the picture. Beautiful views in fall with the foliage, definitely will hike again. Aug 10, 2017 - This Pin was discovered by The Crux Productions. 0000029110 00000 n Yesterday, I did a day-hike that ended up being a lot more punishing than I thought it would be, but it was one of the most rewarding I’ve been on in years. Loop up Brook down. 0000136812 00000 n And not for sissies. 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