tumbledown mountain chimney trail

This route is one of the most direct paths to the summit, as it rises steeply up the mountainside, eventually intersecting with the Tumbledown Ridge Trail, which provides access to the mountain's peaks. 0000136673 00000 n 0000010299 00000 n 0000009762 00000 n 0000129147 00000 n The trailhead is well - marked and provides a good parking area. From the chimney to the summit of Tumbledown is a few hundred feet or so. There is a serious and steep chimney that is dangerous for these two on the Loop. Tumbledown Mountain is a legendary mountain, for many reasons. I will say, though, that the top made every second worth it!!! 0000008250 00000 n Johnny and Michelle were at the top of the trailhead when he took the picture of me. Tumbledown Mountain is also located near Coos Canyon, a mountain stream. It is distinguished by an alpine pond (known locally as Crater Lake or Tumbledown Pond) just below t It took 5 hours for us today, but conditions were a little sketchy and snow prevented seeing some ground markers. The trailhead is well - marked and provides a good parking area. If you include walking to top of Tumbledown (you don’t have to do this, it’s a little up and back detour to the left at the top of the loop trail) the whole thing was 6.2 miles by our measurement. 0000127775 00000 n The Brook trail is still strenuous but not as much as the Loop. Park at the Brook Trail parking lot and walk up the road (about a mile) to the loop trailhead. 0000183960 00000 n 0000020887 00000 n We took the Tumbledown Brook trail to the top. It’s just a section of trail (shrug emoji). We arrived at the parking lot for Loop Trail on Byron Road at 9:30 am. Standing above the Chimney Trail (to the right and pretty much straight down) on Tumbledown Mt. Our friend Jon “Mountain Man” Moyer mentioned it would be a great one for my DD’s 35 for 35, so I immediately added it to my list. 0000141507 00000 n 0000009372 00000 n It is one of the most popular routes up Tumbledown. 0000022626 00000 n 0000079163 00000 n 0000008907 00000 n Fat mans misery Is definitely a little dicey if you don’t have long legs lol. A little chilly for swimming, but good for fishing. Read something else. 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. It provides many different experiences, depending on your approach. in western Maine, near Weld. Lots of ice. 0000534342 00000 n i��+%�8uQ��Nh�ʌO�~��;��&��=�Y1H�n�(�T-sI2�4��j�RԼ*A��6��$�܊M��Y�ivE�Ea�()�ǃ�B��,@}��i ۹5~0 5�ޚ Tumbledown Mountain is located in the western region of Maine, North of Weld. 0000022122 00000 n I highly recommend this hike but be prepared if you're doing the loop trail....its TOUGH! 0000019139 00000 n 0000534002 00000 n 127 179 0000197102 00000 n 0000061827 00000 n From there you can choose other trails to take down like the Brook Trail for example. So in June I put together a hike of Tumbledown Mountain and lead the hike. If you don't have an insulated camelback, invest in one because winter is here. ��jщ@R/ν��UwX��Ju�d�{��khc{�+2�=��1��O�P��fO��7��h7��}rVE�s�ۖ��'Q�9ŋJ�0��$�?�6u��=v1��ތ�lc�~��nJn��$�� =7_��p$ 0000021526 00000 n 0000530526 00000 n 0000080369 00000 n Nice trail. This modest 3,000-foot mountain offers a big New England mountain hiking experience. 0000010769 00000 n 0000145963 00000 n 0000534708 00000 n The last 20 minutes to the top was absolutely grueling!! 0000336845 00000 n 0000332773 00000 n 0000534192 00000 n 0000201848 00000 n hޜS]HSa~��#�L熃M]��tN�ߜ?�:u?G�$H�\�yхAA!�'A좋%]좋]ZH�M�?թ��'��ы.z��=��~�� h}:@�#a��y�=З�A��v^��_o��ꭄ�F��g�u��m�-��]�K��FO��ʲ�FB��յ��HJL3��)��3�j,B(0��d�Y��|m]�K�f��O=�5��ax��L��1pTg�dˮ0I��_LE�LR��R,�ÄQ?�c1z 6��~�V��b|��\K��c��pe�~��cA)�f�|14� Easy first mile gives way to much steeper climb over boulder fields and numerous waterfalls. Tumbledown Mountain is a mountain in Franklin County, Maine. 0000008299 00000 n No children or dogs are recommended for the Loop Trail. 0000426810 00000 n The least strenuous route to the summit is to hike to Tumbledown pond via either the Brookor Parker Ridge trails. trailer %%EOF 0000146187 00000 n 0000008106 00000 n Gorgeous views at the top though! Ugh. There is a large parking area located across the road from the trailhead, along with an outhouse for public use. It is often associated with Little Jackson Mountain, with which it shares its trail network. The Maine state bird, the black fly, is awake and blood thirsty. 0000007275 00000 n VERY uphill! 0000142123 00000 n 0 This time was very muddy slick, even slipped a few times but caught myself (thankfully because the fall would have been deadly!). 0000007689 00000 n Some elevation and rock scrambling, although minor, which kept the trail interesting. 0000007414 00000 n 0000141623 00000 n 0000201723 00000 n It's mostly level on the way in, some up and down but just a pleasant hike. Lot's of rock scrambling and a pretty steep climb! 0000050450 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. Brook Trail: The Brook trail begins approximately 4.5 miles down Byron Road. One of my favorite hikes in Maine! 0000010350 00000 n 0000006441 00000 n 0000080074 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. 0000136708 00000 n 0000080004 00000 n 0000128483 00000 n 0000534938 00000 n Beautiful winter day. Brook Trail Trail, 1 mile southeast; Chimney Trail Trail, 1¼ miles south; Byron Notch Gap, 1½ miles southwest; Stockbridge Branch Stream, 2 miles west 0000337657 00000 n 0000141650 00000 n Do people do that?? It’s worth noting that the loop trail really isn’t suitable for small children (let’s say under 8 yo), and would be super sketchy carrying a baby frankly. Bugs: Oh my. Fun hike challenging spots. 0000029110 00000 n It's about a mile in to Tumbledown Rock where we start climbing. Will hike this trail again. I’m rating the Loop Trail - can’t find that specifically. Aug 25, 2014 - summit of Tumbledown Mountain, Mt. 0000521044 00000 n Looking across Tumbledown Mountain from Tumbledown Ridge. It is distinguished by an alpine pond (known locally as Crater Lake or Tumbledown Pond) just below the summit. This looks unusual to me for a Maine vista in that there's no body of water visible in the picture. This trail is not recommended for dogs due to the presence of a ladder and multiple sections that may require you to lift your dog. 127 0 obj <> endobj 0000129089 00000 n 0000021248 00000 n 0000105379 00000 n 0000202128 00000 n A breezy autumn day at Tumbledown Pond. Rick and Linda are going to take the Parker Ridge Trail and meet us at Tumbledown Pond for our picnic lunch. 0000113159 00000 n Easy first mile gives way to much steeper climb over boulder fields and numerous waterfalls. This is a completely misleading name. OR (and I highly recommend ) when you get to the top of the loop trail you can like a little detour to the left To the top of tumbledown Mountain it’s self (I think it’s about a half mile), check out the views, have lunch, then descend back down and over to where the pond is. Tumbledown Ridge Trail The Tumbledown Ridge Trail starts at the pond outlet and traverses East Peak, descends to a saddle where it meets the Loop Trail, and continues to the summit of West Peak. 0000534242 00000 n It’s so pretty. 0000521871 00000 n Allow 4 hours for round trip. 0000007136 00000 n 0000154297 00000 n LOTS of rock scrambling and climbing. %PDF-1.4 %�� Beautiful views in fall with the foliage, definitely will hike again. Blazing on the Tumbledown Mountain Trail is very faded but still visible. Fat Mans Misery ain't no joke! 305 0 obj <>stream 0000534086 00000 n What we did was to park at the Brook Trail head, walk up the road and then ascend via the loop trail. 0000136737 00000 n xref 0000050769 00000 n 0000040614 00000 n 0000528651 00000 n 0000019570 00000 n One mountain kept coming up; Tumbledown. TOWNSHIP 6 – A New Sharon woman on the loop trail on Tumbledown Mountain fell and broke her ankle Saturday, resulting in firefighters, Maine Game Wardens and members of other agencies mobilizing to transport her back down the mountain. Traversing across the summit is about 0.7 miles. Mount Blue State Park; Maine Cottage Foods; Espaces verts et parcs à Weld. Tumbledown Mountain is a mountain in Franklin County, Maine. 0000131877 00000 n The mountain is a popular hiking spot in western Maine, with trailheads located on Byron Road in unincorporated Township 6, north of Weld. 0000529486 00000 n Took tumble down trail up which was nuts when you get to the metal ladder through a cliff !! From there, the trail ri… Super glad I wore creepers. I saw only 3 people all day. 0000035322 00000 n Photo by Ryan Linn . Going down on brook trail, watch for blue blazes, got off trail on a packed down path. Watch Queue Queue Blue State Park Maine 0000524992 00000 n The placement of the rings is a little awkward to maneuver. 0000160607 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. 0000020802 00000 n There are great views and lots of trails to customize. 0000010883 00000 n Mount Washington and others are visible in the distance. 0000126753 00000 n Went yesterday. 0000333600 00000 n 0000334830 00000 n I suppose if you had a really small dog that you could just throw in your backpack from time to time it wouldn’t be too bad, but otherwise, a bigger dog, even if it’s athletic, it would have a rough time. 0000007967 00000 n Loop Trail: The Loop Trail begins roughly 5.8 miles down the Byron Road (roughly 1.5 miles beyond the Loop Trail. I'd call myself a novice hiker.. so for me, this was a challenging hike! 0000196988 00000 n 0000004664 00000 n I think people do it, but I have three kids, and there’s no way in hell I would do that. Great hike up the loop trail and down brook. Standing above the Chimney Trail (to the right and pretty much straight down) on Tumbledown Mt. H�\�͎�@��. 0000338207 00000 n 0000136557 00000 n Can’t wait to come back in the summer, and fall. 0000008958 00000 n This modest 3,000-foot mountain offers a big New England mountain hiking experience. The last part of the loop comes when you reach the top of the Brook Trail, and find Tumbledown Pond. Loop up Brook down. 3000 plus feet in the air rests a charming lake. There were five of us from work as well as a couple of our kids, including both of mine. 0000004780 00000 n 0000402737 00000 n 0000534818 00000 n We came down the Brook trail and back to the parking area. 0000018759 00000 n your own Pins on Pinterest 0000133552 00000 n I'd heard about this mountain, with its fairly short trails, both easy, and quite difficult and it's beautiful mountain pond suitable for swimming. 60 degrees and sunny. Much harder than I expected. 0000019896 00000 n 0000006719 00000 n The vistas along the trail are beautiful. 0000021392 00000 n Tumbledown Mountain Double-Loop. Soon we come to Tumbledown Rock, a huge boulder that at some point tumbled down off the mountain. 0000006163 00000 n i couldn't get any water after 2 miles in (line froze). 0000006027 00000 n Well maintained. 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. 0000007828 00000 n 0000126439 00000 n 0000126670 00000 n Click numbers to jump to descriptions. 0000092818 00000 n endstream endobj 128 0 obj <>>> endobj 129 0 obj <> endobj 130 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 131 0 obj [132 0 R 133 0 R 134 0 R 135 0 R 136 0 R 137 0 R 138 0 R 139 0 R 140 0 R 141 0 R 142 0 R 143 0 R 144 0 R 145 0 R 146 0 R] endobj 132 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[524.5 308.754 603.62 346.594]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 133 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[235.462 399.068 251.462 415.308]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 134 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[320.357 479.474 336.357 495.714]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 135 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[246.143 458.903 262.143 475.143]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 136 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[242.286 482.837 258.286 499.077]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 137 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[272.154 522.571 288.154 543.929]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 138 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[284.071 526.403 300.071 542.643]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 139 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[336.143 536.145 352.143 552.385]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 140 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[341.385 527.689 357.385 543.929]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 141 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[332.929 502.914 348.929 519.154]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 142 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[231.357 381.76 247.357 398.0]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 143 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[252.935 112.239 319.858 127.203]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 144 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[290.866 97.8387 348.358 112.803]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 145 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[409.305 97.8387 491.324 112.803]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 146 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[392.071 377.538 409.071 394.538]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 147 0 obj <> endobj 148 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 1 219 0 R] endobj 149 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 221 220 0 R] endobj 150 0 obj <> endobj 151 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 253 221 0 R] endobj 152 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 197 223 0 R] endobj 153 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 208 222 0 R] endobj 154 0 obj <> endobj 155 0 obj <> endobj 156 0 obj <> endobj 157 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 245 225 0 R] endobj 158 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 224 224 0 R] endobj 159 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 16 207 0 R] endobj 160 0 obj [/DeviceN[/Black]/DeviceCMYK 213 0 R 215 0 R] endobj 161 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 240 216 0 R] endobj 162 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 163 217 0 R] endobj 163 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 135 218 0 R] endobj 164 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 245 226 0 R] endobj 165 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 249 227 0 R] endobj 166 0 obj <> endobj 167 0 obj <> endobj 168 0 obj <>stream 0000007550 00000 n This route is one of the most direct paths to the summit, as it rises steeply up the mountainside, eventually intersecting with the Tumbledown Ridge Trail, which provides access the mountain's peaks. Coming from Weld, you will run into the Brook Trail parking lot on your left with the trail head on your right. 0000145331 00000 n 0000006997 00000 n Much tougher than what I’m used to, with lots of bouldering and a pretty steep incline, but the views and the lake make it absolutely worth it. 0000531349 00000 n 0000527643 00000 n Pretty Epic !!! <<5C99FC0ECA3E9348B8C831B853DC9751>]/Prev 1316506>> 0000526811 00000 n 0000400627 00000 n 0000018275 00000 n The views are 100% worth it and so so beautiful. We then descended via the Brook trail and the cars were right there at the end of the day. I think the same can be said of the Brook trail but we saw a lot of dogs and (to my horror) like a 3 month old baby in a baby Bjorn! 0000071119 00000 n Attacked with my 5 year old and my mom (63) who is not a hiker...but they did it! &��:$�D��3 0000021143 00000 n And not for sissies. I will for sure be doing this next year and probably every year to come until I can't anymore! Loop trail was challenging but views on the top of the mountain made it all worth it. Montagnes à Weld; Parcs régionaux à Weld; Souvent recherché à Weld. Tumbledown offers trails of varying difficulty for different hikers. Tumbledown Mountain is also located near Coos Canyon, a mountain stream that is an excellent place for a swim during the summer months. 0000005888 00000 n 0000201648 00000 n All is peaceful on the mountain. 0000011935 00000 n What an overall challenge and entire body workout! Refresh your self with a swim before you climb up to the tippy-top! 0000010514 00000 n 0000522931 00000 n The summit is quite wide and good for lunch if you can find a spot away from the wind. You are not going to want to walk a mile back to your car after coming down. startxref 0000006580 00000 n 0000045609 00000 n in western Maine, near Weld. I began hearing about this early this spring, but (for some reason)just didn't get to this one...despite the fact that we hiked something almost every weekend. Be prepared to work and try to take two cars and have one park at the Brook trail end and start at loop trail. 0000012575 00000 n Johnny and Michelle were at the top of the trailhead when he took the picture of me. Mountain Project and Access Fund are partners in an effort to protect and preserve climbing areas and the environment. 0000028835 00000 n 0000154025 00000 n 0000534597 00000 n There are two parking lots next to each trailhead. Highly recommend going up loop trail and down brook. À faire près de Tumbledown Mountain. Convient aux couples; Convient aux enfants; Abordable; Convient aux grands groupes; Entrée gratuite; Aventure; Billets d'entrée. 0000172349 00000 n 0000400252 00000 n 0000131037 00000 n What a day on tumbledown! I hope you find this helpful. This trail can be used with the Loop Trail and the Brook Trail to make a nice loop hike. This trail network accesses some of the most interesting features and most spectacular views of the Western Mountains Region of Maine. 0000403231 00000 n The Loop Trail ends with an intersection with Tumbledown Ridge Trail, where hikers can turn left and hike 0.2 mile to reach the mountain’s west peak and summit at … Dog-Related Notes: None today but these trails are fine for dogs. This looks unusual to me for a Maine vista in that there's no body of water visible in the picture. I was certain I could go up; not 100% sure about safely coming down. The Tumbledown Mountain trail ascends steeply through the woods, with plenty of exposed roots and rocks on the trail. 0000006302 00000 n �ϻ�*2$4�� 8 it was also wet and icy in spots..it's the end of November, so that was expected, but added to the challenge. A little slippery and windy today! That section, approximately 1.5 to 2 miles in length and in and of itself is ironically not a loop at all. 0000401251 00000 n 0000010401 00000 n Fantastic! 0000010718 00000 n 0000534547 00000 n 0000132661 00000 n 0000019112 00000 n 0000154680 00000 n Tumbledown Mountain Trail is a 5.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Weld, Maine that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Watch Queue Queue. 0000056781 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n 0000141109 00000 n It's a best bang for the buck hike. I found the nomenclature of the trails confusing. 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. parked at Brook. 0000009060 00000 n Discover (and save!) 0000523755 00000 n 0000534442 00000 n 0000012847 00000 n 0000126808 00000 n The views were outstanding and made the hike up worth it! Tumbledown Mountain Trail is a 8.5 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Weld, Maine that features a lake and is rated as difficult. We met at work shortly before 7:00 am and took a couple of cars up to Weld, Maine. It’s also not a great section for dogs. 0000010616 00000 n The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October. 0000009009 00000 n The reality is you can make a loop out of all the trails that are available. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October. The trail itself is 2 rugged miles, and provides stunning views of the Tumbledown cliffs approximately one mile in. Tumbledown Pond Pond, 1700 feet east; Little Jackson Mountain Summit, 3700 feet northeast; Jackson Pond Pond, 1¼ miles northeast; Jackson Mountain Summit, 1½ miles northeast; Other Places. 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