The bottom of the trail was pretty wet. Speckled Mountain is a mountain located in western Maine. 4.8 Miles 7.8 KM Out and Back. Once the trail reaches the Caribou Speckled Mountain Wilderness Boundary line (WP Wilderness line) the forest nature changes to a majority of conifers. Seemed long for our first spring hike. Spent the rest of the time to the top post holing. Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier mais seulement en laisse. The cairns and markings can be confusing on the summit. This section of trail is much narrower and clearly sees less traffic. Nearby mountains It was overgrown, had years of old leaf litter, was slipped out in some places, etc. The summit here is grand, with a great vista over Caribou Mountain and mountains to the north and west! The summit is at 2877 feet and consists of open ledges with excellent views. Hiked together with the above-treeline Blueberry Ridge Trail, they provide unsurpassed views of Mt Washington, the East, and West Royce Mountains, and the Baldfaces, from a perspective few White Mountain hikers have ever … The trail up was muddy and very buggy, but there were only a few patches of snow on the side. ... East Royce Trail Trail, 3400 feet west; Evans Notch Overlook 3400 feet southwest; Spruce Hill Trail Trail, ... excluding photos, directions and the map. Tons of wildflowers, bugs were bearable if you kept moving, and we only saw one other hiker! This trail leads about 1.2 miles to the 2200-foot open summit of Speckled. Went counter clockwise up Blueberry Ridge and returned via Bickford Brook. Location: 44.2691345214844, -70.9929809570312 . Like most previous reviewers we did this loop counter clockwise getting the the most difficult section, going up Blueberry Mt, done first. Speckled Mountain is a mountain located in western Maine. Done baldface circle trail nearby a few times but finally made my way to this loop, glad I did!! Yellow trails, Shell Pond loop. Speckled Mountain sits within the Maine portion of the White Mountain National Forest along the beautiful Route 113. 6.3 Miles Out-and-Back. Uncrowded, beautiful and wild, but close enough to civilization, it is one of our favorite places. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/bald-mountain-and-speckled-mountain Went counter clockwise up Blueberry Ridge and returned via Bickford Brook. Maine Bureau of Parks and Land: (207) 827-5936, I hiked it with my 2 year old Lab and made the mistake of hiking it clockwise. Turn L @ T onto Blueberry Ridge Trail. Trees near mountain summits are usually growing in shallow soils over bedrock, and are therefore susceptible to strong winds, especially when they are top-heavy with snow. The dissent from Blueberry mountain back to the trail head is very steep. At around mile 2.5 we hit snow. Straight @ 4-way; unmarked rocky hump is Blueberry Mtn. Only one steep section on the blueberry ridge decent that was challenging. 8.6 miles according to my Garmin. summit. We didn’t stay at the top for very long because of the bugs and the hike down Blueberry ridge was epic albeit steep. These trails also travel through part of the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness, which was designated by Congress in 1990 to be preserved for future generations. Beautiful, strenuous and you earn the beer waiting back at your car! It is a part of the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness within the White Mountain National Forest. Wonderful views on the way up and at the top. I believe this trail is mislabeled as Hard. Turn R @ T for 100-ft. jaunt to Lower Slides; retrace steps to jct. Speckled Mountain, a darkly wooded, sprawling mass of ledgy ridges on the E side of Evans Notch, is one of the most interesting of the lower peaks of the White Mountains. The trail was in excellent condition 6/10. Trails are well mark although easy to get turned around on the summits. The weather was perfect though and view spectacular! Speckled Mountain Loop is a 9.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Lovell, Maine that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Nice ridgeline hike up to Speckled, rocky with alpine flora and some views here and there. Evans Notch is one of our favorite places to hike, especially in the Fall when the leaves start changing. Washington, and further north into Maine. Went counterclockwise, definitely the right choice! It is tough on the knees so proceed with caution if you have issues! In some spots it was upwards to 5 feet. The summit here is grand, with a great vista over Caribou Mountain and mountains to the north and west! Nice panoramic view at the top of Speckled. One of the quietest parts of the White Mountains, the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness and its surroundings east of Route 113 are almost entirely within the state of Maine, and top out at around 2900 feet in elevation. The 2.5 mile ridge walk over to speckled is awesome. There is a nice little historical building there. Bald Mountain-Little Concord Pond is a 64-acre tract that was acquired in 1990 by the Maine Division of Parks and Public Lands. I’ve done the other big popular hikes in area which have more people but better views. Bickford Brook was an easy trail with a gentle steady descent back to Brickett place. Rough section coming down, trail not marked great over the ledge area 3.6 Miles 5.9 KM Point to Point. From Speckled Mountain, my route followed the Blueberry Ridge Trail, which is one of the nicest trails I’ve ever hiked in the Whites (ledge/open views) to Blueberry Mountain (1781′), before descending back to Brickett Place and walking one mile back to my car at Basin Pond. Speckled Mountain is part of the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness, please check with the Androscoggin Ranger Station for current information … Rough section coming down, trail not marked great over the ledge area Bickford Brook was an easy trail with a gentle steady descent back to Brickett place. On the way down we did the blueberry mountain loop which I would highly recommend, pretty much none stop views the whole way down to Blueberry mountain. The down side to the loop is in many areas that there wasn’t snow, there was standing water. The Speckled Mountain via Spruce Hill Trail at the White Mountain National Forest near Bethel, Maine is a moderate 6.3-mile out-and-back trail that ascends Speckled Mountain and features spectacular near-360 views from the summit. Took bickford brook trail to summit blueberry mountain first. The views are the top are spectacular. The trail up was muddy and very buggy, but there were only a few patches of snow on the side. This is a short but steep climb and connects to Royce trail which will lead you directly back to the parking lot at Brickett Place. Compared to other hikes in this area it’s a 3. 1,410 ft or 430 m) is a mountain pass located in the White Mountains in Maine, United States, about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the New Hampshire border. Can’t wait to go this hike again in the summer when the trail is dry! You'll see from my splits where I struggled, lol. Photo: Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 3.0. Bear L @ faded sign; follow trail to rock ledge overlook for stunning lake-to-mountain views of Maine’s Western Lakes and Mountains region. Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. The terrain eases into more gradual climbs. 2,141' 652 m High 967' 295 m Low 1,263' 385 m Up 942' 287 m Down 11% Avg Grade (7°) 27% Max Grade (15°) Toolbox Driving directions Take a … Trail crews have had a steady supply of work clearing fallen trees that block the trail here. Continuing on, the Blueberry ridge trail goes down and then up to the Speckled Mountain turnoff in 2.2 miles. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until November. We got the idea to attempt the Royce-Speckled Mountain Loop in the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) and the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness from the awesome SectionHiker blog. We did the loop clockwise and the accent was very gradual trail with good footing. Return to the Brickett Place on the Bickford Brook Trail. Bald Mountain and Speckled Mountain Trail ... Scroll Zoom . Overall a nice loop with great views and definitely a workout (for me, especially with the distance) which earned the hard rating. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Views were really good and at 72 8.3 miles were plenty. Go in early August for the blueberries which are plentiful! Blueberry side on the way back is a terrific trail and more difficult in the southern most stretch. 2,146' 654 m High 967' 295 m Low 1,389' 424 m Up 1,389' 423 m Down ... From Bald Mountain, the trail rolls up and down a bit but generally climbs toward Speckled Mountain. The trail between Bald peak and Speckled Mountain is very obscure in places. Most of the elevation gain on this hike takes place on the 7/10ths of a mile going up Blueberry Mt. Location: 44.266300201416, -70.9794845581055. I felt it was easier on knees going up that way and returning via Bickford Brook which is less steep. There are views along the entire ridgeline and abundant signs of owls and moose. Nice panoramic view at the top of Speckled. R @ T; take Blueberry Ridge Trail for .5 mi. Speckled Mountain at ListsOfJohn.com Weather for Speckled Mountain at Mountain-Forecast.com Speckled Mtn. I felt it was easier on knees going up that way and returning via Bickford Brook which is less steep. See this page's contributions. $5 fee at Brickett lot / historic center. Of course my battery died right as I started that stretch. This is a short but steep climb and connects to Royce trail which will lead you directly back to the parking lot at Brickett Place. The trail was in excellent condition 6/10. You'll see from my splits where I struggled, lol. overall a moderate hike. Chose the slides on the way down - will slow you down a little, but worth it as you’re walking above the waterfall and some pools. The ascent is as gradual as any you wil find in the whites. There is also a river that is challenging to cross because you basically have no choice but to walk through it. The bottom of the trail was pretty wet. As often as possible, I like to go for a hike in the quiet woods of southwest Maine. Can’t wait to go this hike again in the summer when the trail is dry! Once you hit Bickford Brook Trail it’s a 1/2 mile up to Speckled Mountain with great views North & West. East and West Royce Mountain via Royce Trail, Bickford Brook Trail to Speckled Mountain, West and East Royce Mountains via the Royce Trail. If you are looking for an alternative descent which will ad mileage and a challenge, take Spruce Hill trail down and across Evans Notch at the bottom of 113 and then back up East Royce. Paper birch, easy to identify with its white, peeling bark, is reaching maturity here; Bickford Brook and Blueberry Ridge Trails – 8.2-mile loop, strenuous Speckled Mountain A House of Many Names -71.003608, 44.267292 Begin your hike at Brickett Place Farm. Went up blueberry mountain trail and down Bickford Brook. Glad I got the download maps feature in AllTrails. Once you hit Bickford Brook Trail it’s a 1/2 mile up to Speckled Mountain with great views North & West. Blueberry Ridge is steep with some rock scrambling. My BF and I are novice/moderate in experience and were really challenged by this trail, up and down. SML002. Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. The views are the top are spectacular. I got off trail a few times. Pinks trails, Speckled Mountain. Would rate blueberry as moderate to hard - steady climb towards the beginning until you reach the ledges. If you want a long walk in the woods for a nice but not the greatest view from the top then you will be happy. It is tough on the knees so proceed with caution if you have issues! Map Key Favorites Check-Ins. Overall it was a fun hike, lightly trafficked for a beautiful Sunday. The rewards and effort are worth it, views in all directions are amazing! Located entirely in Maine, it is adjacent to Evans Notch and the Wild River Wilderness, providing hikers with the opportunity to create multi-day backpacking routes through a remote, but spectacularly scenic region of New England wilderness. Cold Brook Trail at Summits on the Air (Amateur Radio) Weather and Snow National Weather Service Forecast NOAA Snow Depth Map Lists that contain Speckled Mountain: Northeastern Wilderness High Points (Rank #31) Drive past Shagg Pond and up a hill you’ll find a small parking area on the left and the trailhead on the right. On June 3, 2017, we tackled a challenging overnight hike to test out our tent and sleeping gear (and our leg power). I had the trail and summit practically to myself except for two brief encounters. The hike along Blueberry Ridge Trail was spectacular with views, blueberry bushes & open ledge along the entire distance. Overall a nice loop with great views and definitely a workout (for me, especially with the distance) which earned the hard rating. Blueberry Ridge is steep with some rock scrambling. It is one of the taller mountains in the area, giving it a great position for scouting out the White Mountains, including Mt. The 3.1 mile trail from the parking lot starts with the Spruce Hill trail climbing steeply. Beautiful loop up Bickford Slides to Speckled Mtn summit then down To Blueberry and back down to Brickett Place where it started. Superb hike up to Speckled Mountain! It is located near the AMC Cold River Camp. The cairns and markings can be confusing on the summit. I’d only suggest this one after you’ve exhausted the must do hikes like Franconia. East and West Royce Mountain via Royce Trail, Bickford Brook Trail to Speckled Mountain, West and East Royce Mountains via the Royce Trail. Superb hike up to Speckled Mountain! The trail down(2.6) is steep for about a mile, then follows a meandering stream to the base. Hiked this on 5/2/ Chose the slides on the way down - will slow you down a little, but worth it as you’re walking above the waterfall and some pools. Speckled Mountain Loop est un sentier en boucle de 9.4 miles modérément fréquenté situé près de Lovell, Maine. I went by my favorite, the Cold Brook Trail. Combined with the 1.4-mile Evergreen Link Trail at the start, it is a moderate 3.6 miles to the summit. The 2.5 mile ridge walk over to speckled is awesome. Miles Notch Trail is not shown. Among the most gentle and even descent for that amount of vertical I've ever had the pleasure of hiking. Blue, yellow and red blazes mark the trail(s). Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Wonderful views on the way up and at the top. Love the forest and river areas in between the steep quick scramble up to Blueberry Mtn (worth the lookout detour) and then to the summit. Nice ridgeline hike up to Speckled, rocky with alpine flora and some views here and there. Other Information. summit of Speckled Mountain. Topo map: USGS Speckled Mountain, Wild River: Evans Notch (elev. Purple trails, East Royce. I had the trail and summit practically to myself except for two brief encounters. And I don’t work for alltrails but it saved me from taking the wrong path several times. If you're tired like I was, though, I don't recommend taking the upper slides side-hike on the way down. Miles Notch Trail is not shown. Blue, yellow and red blazes mark the trail(s). Love the forest and river areas in between the steep quick scramble up to Blueberry Mtn (worth the lookout detour) and then to the summit. 8.6 miles according to my Garmin. Took bickford brook trail to summit blueberry mountain first. The Bickford Brook trail looked like an old road with an even, gentle grade for about its lower half so if you're not up for a more tiring up-and-down, wait-where-did-the-trail-go experience I would stay on Bickford Brook all the way back to the lot. SML011. I’ve never had bad weather on this mountain. Trail Details. Conditions were ideal in the 70’s sunny and dry with a nice breeze. The trail between Bald peak and Speckled Mountain is very obscure in places. Great views on top of Speckled Mtn. The weather was perfect though and view spectacular! In some spots it was upwards to 5 feet. Maine Bureau of Parks and Land: (207) 827-5936, I hiked it with my 2 year old Lab and made the mistake of hiking it clockwise. Visit Eastern Mountain Sports to help support TrailsNH Speckled Mountain Trail Map This hiking trail map for Speckled Mountain ME was design by TrailsNH, based on … Other Information. Log In; Join for free; Trails Maine BethelSpeckled Mountain via Spruce Hill Trail Speckled Mountain via Spruce Hill Trail . https://www.alltrails.com/.../bickford-brook-trail-to-speckled-mountain A Northern Hardwoods Forest surrounds the trail near the trailhead. Tons of wildflowers, bugs were bearable if you kept moving, and we only saw one other hiker! The views are some of my favorites in Maine. The view at the top was spectacular, worth the effort. Purple trails, East Royce. Ended up running down from the summit because the trail was surprisingly tame! Not sure of total elevation climb but RT from Beckett Place to top of Blueberry Mountain was about 3.5 miles. It can be ascended by the Bickford Brook, Spruce Hill, Cold Brook, Red Rock and Blueberry Ridge trails, and is a popular day hike. Yellow trails, Shell Pond loop. Most of the elevation gain on this hike takes place on the 7/10ths of a mile going up Blueberry Mt. The Cold Brook Trail may just be the best of these because it runs over open rock ledges with views that rival Speckled in their splendor. Wilderness. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until November. Pinks trails, Speckled Mountain. Speckled Mountain (2906′) is the site of an old fire tower in Evans Notch, just inside the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness Area in the White Mountain National Forest. About 180 views looking roughly south from Blueberry lookout loop, probably more if you venture around. It is accessible in the winter, unlike anything else north of this location on Route 113. Very nice hike. Overall this hike is moderately difficult, though the descent on the Bickford Brook Trail, which follows an old road bed, is more akin to an easy walk in the woods than hiking. Map Key Favorites Check-Ins. All in all loved this hike! An 8-mile loop trail over two mountains, and two out-and-back mountain trails, along with several ponds and three large lakes, all combine to make this a hidden gem in Downeast Maine. Top of Speckled looks roughly north with views of Mt Washington and north toward Caribou Mtn/the rest of the western Maine mountains (sweet!). On a hot and muggy Thursday this week, I climbed Speckled Mountain (2,906 feet) in Stoneham, Maine. I’d only suggest this one after you’ve exhausted the must do hikes like Franconia. The Bickford Brook trail looked like an old road with an even, gentle grade for about its lower half so if you're not up for a more tiring up-and-down, wait-where-did-the-trail-go experience I would stay on Bickford Brook all the way back to the lot. The trail is really gradual and well marked all the way up. The idea (and map) for this hike again came from the indispensable Maine Mountain Guide’s recommended hikes (see our review of the 11th edition here ), and did not disappoint. Not sure of total elevation climb but RT from Beckett Place to top of Blueberry Mountain was about 3.5 miles. The views from Speckled’s summit are often fantastic. Another option is an overnight hike of the Royce-Speckled Mountain Loop. Beautiful loop up Bickford Slides to Speckled Mtn summit then down To Blueberry and back down to Brickett Place where it started. Follow Bickford Brook Trail E into Caribou–Speckled Mtn. If you want a long walk in the woods for a nice but not the greatest view from the top then you will be happy. Evans Notch is one of our favorite places to hike, especially in the Fall when the leaves start changing. Done baldface circle trail nearby a few times but finally made my way to this loop, glad I did!! Go in early August for the blueberries which are plentiful! The trail down(2.6) is steep for about a mile, then follows a meandering stream to the base. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de avril à novembre. It is located near the AMC Cold River Camp. In October 2018, we hiked Caribou Mountain (2,850 ft) via the Caribou and Mud Brook Trails, a moderate 6.9 mile loop, which took us a bit over four hours. Area is experiencing early signs of drought so many of small stream crossings were dry. All in all loved this hike! Share the Trail. Speckled is a fun peak to climb because there are many nice trails that you follow to the summit. Went up blueberry mountain trail and down Bickford Brook. Trails Parks Map About Partners; Donate; Log In Join for free; Toggle Search. Like most previous reviewers we did this loop counter clockwise getting the the most difficult section, going up Blueberry Mt, done first. overall a moderate hike. 2,141' 652 m High 967' 295 m Low 1,263' 385 m Up 942' 287 m Down 11% Avg Grade (7°) 27% Max Grade (15°) Toolbox Driving directions Take a … Wonderful trail! Encountered some ice on the slabs of the summit and steep sections made it an interesting hike for sure! If you are looking for an alternative descent which will ad mileage and a challenge, take Spruce Hill trail down and across Evans Notch at the bottom of 113 and then back up East Royce. Icing on the cake was a dip in the basin on the drive out. Beautiful, strenuous and you earn the beer waiting back at your car! Purple trails, East Royce. It is a part of the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness within the White Mountain National Forest. My BF and I are novice/moderate in experience and were really challenged by this trail, up and down. Speckled mountain also has terrific views. You can reach Speckled Mountain peak via many different trails, but this is a nice loop hike to change it up a bit from an out and back. Hiked this on 5/2/ Added lookout trail on Blueberry Mtn to ledge (fogged in) and Bickford Brook Slides side trek (well worth t for scenery). Top of Speckled looks roughly north with views of Mt Washington and north toward Caribou Mtn/the rest of the western Maine mountains (sweet!). I’ve done the other big popular hikes in area which have more people but better views. Views were really good and at 72 8.3 miles were plenty. June 13 - trail conditions excellent. The summit here is grand, with a great vista over Caribou Mountain and mountains to the north and west! Overall this hike is moderately difficult, though the descent on the Bickford Brook Trail, which follows an old road bed, is more akin to an easy walk in the woods than hiking. At the intersection of the loop and the Bald Mountain Trail is also the trail to Speckled Mountain (not shown on map). Went counterclockwise, definitely the right choice! Basin Pond, Evan Notch. Speckled mountain also has terrific views. The view at the top was spectacular, worth the effort. Like everyone says, terrific views at Speckled summit. I won't lie, the ascent up to Blueberry Mtn was a bit hellish for me and it kind of zapped my energy for the rest of the ascent up to Speckled. The gate is closed so you have to walk a short ways to the trail head. From the junction of Rtes. Take the Bickford Brook Trail to the summit of Speckled Mountain (4.1 miles-3 ½ hours). If you're tired like I was, though, I don't recommend taking the upper slides side-hike on the way down. Got a late start on the trail so didn't get to enjoy the ridge as much as I could have. This was an awesome hike, I can’t believe I hadn’t done it already! Seemed long for our first spring hike. I won't lie, the ascent up to Blueberry Mtn was a bit hellish for me and it kind of zapped my energy for the rest of the ascent up to Speckled. Of course my battery died right as I started that stretch. I believe this trail is mislabeled as Hard. It provides access to an outstanding cliff-top view of the hills and lakes east of Evans Notch, in an area where few White Mountain Hikers venture. We got the idea to attempt the Royce-Speckled Mountain Loop in the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) and the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness from the awesome SectionHiker blog. Once when I was here, a Gray jay was grabbing snacks from a hiker’s outstretched hand. Will definitely return! Speckled Mountain at ListsOfJohn.com Weather for Speckled Mountain at Mountain-Forecast.com Speckled Mtn. The views are some of my favorites in Maine. Will definitely return! 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