Views 180 degrees including Washington. 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. Go for it. The view was beautiful. On the ridge, but a mix of open and tree-covered. Nous avons mis à jour l'itinéraire en conséquence. Great fall views. and up ridge to Speckled. I took my time on this trail/hike, detours plus 40 minutes at Speckled summit. 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. Worth doing the loop at the summit for gorgeous views of shell pond and mountains on the other side of the valley. Users have reported that the trails are not marked well. First time attempting the loop as a family. The other possibility? Trek on! Stopped at Rattlesnake Pool as well- was saving it for the end- and it was gorgeous! United States › Maine › White Mountain National Forest › Blueberry Mountain Loop via Stone House Trail and White Cairn Trail. Everyone needs to do this hike, in October especially. Got a little muddy in some spots but overall the trails are in great shape and well marked. It's a great trail and I would say borders on easy except that there are a lot of smaller rocks on much of the trail to help with erosion, if you aren't steady on your feet, this could be a bit of an issue, but probably not for most. Definitely stop by rattlesnake pool and maybe even take a dip! Beautiful day and wonderful views!! White Cairn to Stone House Trail is a 5.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Fryeburg, Maine that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. First time attempting the loop as a family. Follow this into and directly across the field into a hardwood forest, where the path continues following an old woods road. The view was an incredible payoff. This is a great hike with much exposed ledge up top. Take Stone House Road all the way to the metal gate and park in the provided parking area. Or the lime-washed oak ceilings. Only one other hiker, E. Hung out with her and with the Gray Jays who seemed to enjoy the almonds I’d brought. The view was beautiful. Spectacular November day, felt more like early September. Quite lovely hike. Rattlesnack pool was very cool, the color of the water is just beautiful. Rattlesnack pool was very cool, the color of the water is just beautiful. Evans Notch - Blueberry Mountain Loop Trail is a 8.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Fryeburg, Maine that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The white cairn trail was well marked with yellow blazes, gradual accent thru a Beech tree forest with a zillion leaves on the trail (glad I had hiking poles). Great hike on a well maintained trail. Difficulty: Easy/moderate. The ridge lies on private land, and it is thanks to the generosity of the owner which makes such a magical outing possible. Stonehouse trail hardly had any signs letting you know you were heading to Blueberry Mountain. Difficulty Rating: 4C. Just an incredible day. It starts off following along a small brook and then connects to the old Cabot Trail road. Great views and nice moderately used trail. Gorgeous! It did get pretty steep on the White Cairn Trail, but at least it’s pretty short! This is a great hike with much exposed ledge up top. On the way down I jumped into the Rattlesnake Pool. The best way to enjoy it is by taking a hike to the summit of Blueberry Mountain before ending with a refreshing, celebratory dip in the emerald green waters. Stonehouse trail hardly had any signs letting you know you were heading to Blueberry Mountain. Also, a note about the road: no potholes right now on the dirt portion, but some protruding rocks of decent size, so just take it slow and be extra careful if you have a lower car (my Prius was fine). I really loved this hike!!! Also, a note about the road: no potholes right now on the dirt portion, but some protruding rocks of decent size, so just take it slow and be extra careful if you have a lower car (my Prius was fine). Stone House Road branches off to the right of Route 113 not long after the road dips into New Hampshire. It's a great trail and I would say borders on easy except that there are a lot of smaller rocks on much of the trail to help with erosion, if you aren't steady on your feet, this could be a bit of an issue, but probably not for most. Blueberry Mountain in the Evans Notch area is a moderate hike that features fine views to the South. Head to Tootsie Roll first for smooth surfaces and gentle grades. To get there, taking Route 113 and when you’re in town, head towards Stone House Road which becomes Shell Pond Road. Back in lot at 1:45. The sun was blazing thru to the trail making for a great hike experience. 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 classic “Shangri La” New England swimming hole. The loop down Stone House was not marked at all and the Beech forest and leaves made the descent kind of interesting and tricky. The foliage was still peaking at certain elevations this day and even after a decent amount of rain the night before the trail was in good shape. We got a little mixed up with the signs on top to the next trail but we found the right one and finished out at the rattlesnake pond. Fabulous hike—not too step but feels like a workout. Great views of the nearby lakes and mountains from the top. 2 … The view is great though, as was Rattlesnake Pool! As promised with the mountain’s name, I had a delicious snack of wild blueberries. There are plenty of spots to sit down to enjoy the view, and lunch. Trails diverge off it to Blueberry Mtn. Found a Mountain Dew can on the way up Cairns and a plastic Poland Spring bottle on the day down Stone House. Great little hike. Blueberry Mountain via Stone House Trail is a 7.7 kilometer lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Bethel, Maine that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Only one other hiker, E. Hung out with her and with the Gray Jays who seemed to enjoy the almonds I’d brought. Did the loop clockwise. It takes a small detour (but still really well marked!). I took the Stonehouse Trail to the top and back down on 6/17/2020. I took my time on this trail/hike, detours plus 40 minutes at Speckled summit. Fun day overall. Rafflesnake pool was very refreshing near the end of the hike and very popular on a hot August Sunday afternoon. I had read reviews and knew that so was laughing at myself on the way up. Great little hike. This loop runs around the south side of Blueberry Mountain with views to the Deers and Shell Pond below. The short loop at the top is worth the trouble and has excellent views. Le sentier vous présentera des fleurs sauvages et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. Too much spring snow, mud, ice, and ruts to drive that road now unless you have a Jeep. Still see something wrong? Spectacular November day, felt more like early September. Be aware that the first part of the hike is on private property. As promised with the mountain’s name, I had a delicious snack of wild blueberries. Fun day overall. However, in order to be rewarded with Rattlesnake Pool, you will need to use the Stone House Trail, located off Stone House Road. Very nice trail, all trails has a 2.7 mile logging road following rattlesnake brook that isn’t cleared anymore, has about 5-7 years of tree growth on it. Looks like the Stonehouse trail has been changed towards the top from what the All Trails map shows. East and West Royce Mountain via Royce Trail, Evans Notch - Blueberry Mountain Loop Trail, Bickford Brook Trail to Speckled Mountain, Shell Pond Loop from Evergreen Valley Road [PRIVATE PROPERTY]. Trail VERY easy to follow. Fantastic trail. Trailhead: Approximately 7 miles north of the Stow Corner Store, turn right onto Stone House … Fabulous hike—not too step but feels like a workout. This section, including Blueberry Ridge trail, was gradual thru ledge and Pine/coniferous mountain ecosystems. White Cairn is much steeper, glad we did it that way. Definitely difficult though. The view is great though, as was Rattlesnake Pool! The sun was blazing thru to the trail making for a great hike experience. Worth doing the loop at the summit for gorgeous views of shell pond and mountains on the other side of the valley. The views are great. The views are great. Gorgeous! Very diverse trail, steep at times but not too bad. 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. Arrived at the second summit at 10:40. Distance (round trip): 3.6 miles. We read the reviews about the steepness but didnt truly understand until we tackled the steepness. Very few people, even on a gorgeous day. A really nice hike that avoids the steep rock face of Cairn trail. Blueberry Mountain. That would have been a burner on the knees. Next time we will go up White Cairn trail to the summit. I will note that the All Trails map does not follow the switchbacks near the top very well, but I found the trail very easy to follow. It’s an idyllic setting to enjoy the cool mountain evenings of any season. Blueberry Mountain via Stone House Trail is a 4.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Bethel, Maine that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. I took a different trail down that I preferred over descending back the way I came. A perfect spot for a picnic or a snack! The trail quickly hits ledge after that and views S and SW across the Notch are great. This section, including Blueberry Ridge trail, was gradual thru ledge and Pine/coniferous mountain ecosystems. Trail VERY easy to follow. Really lovely views, so definitely do the loop. Hiked up Cairns and down Stone House 6/28/20 with my dog and didn’t see anyone until we took a swim at Rattlesnake pool. Highly recommend. The trail ducked into the woods and then came to a nice ledge where we decided to enjoy lunch. It was pretty flat with lots of corners and overlooks to explore. Great views and nice moderately used trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. We thought we were off route, but it eventually comes back. Offline map is recommended. It takes a small detour (but still really well marked!). Stopped at Rattlesnake Pool as well- was saving it for the end- and it was gorgeous! Starting out it was very easy but went up Carin and it got STEEP! These posts have been tagged with Blueberry Mountain (Benton) NH, or … Location: Evans Notch Mileage: about 4.6 miles Elevation Gain: about 1,100 feet Trailhead Coords: 44.252, -70.9914 Terrain Map: Blueberry Mountain via White Cairn and Stone House trails on EveryTrail.com. Time/Distance: 2.5 hrs / 7.25 km. From there it winds along through the varying forest and as you progressively climb 340m up French Mountain. The Blueberry Mountain Trail is a so-called point-to-point hike, which means that, if you want to hike its entire length, you’ll need to have two cars, one on each end of the trail. It can be hiked by itself – via either the Blueberry Ridge Trail (from Brickett Place), or the Stone House – White Cairn Loop. It was pretty flat with lots of corners and overlooks to explore. Also because the views are better coming down White Cairn. Very diverse trail, steep at times but not too bad. We thought we were off route, but it eventually comes back. Hiked June 10, 2020. Speckled Mountain and the Blueberry Ridge Trail . Hiked the Blueberry loop trail, plus the out n back to Speckled, on Saturday 11/07/20. Arrived at the second summit at 10:40. Little muddy and very buggy at trailhead but not so much the higher up you go. On the way down I jumped into the Rattlesnake Pool. SPECKLED MOUNTAIN & BLUEBERRY MOUNTAIN ... 1922: CTA opens new trail from Stone House to Blueberry Mtn. Super duper! Breakfast and dinner are included in the nightly rate, but lunch is not as you’re meant to be climbing a mountain, hiking a trail or riding a bike. I had my small dog with me, so the more moderate option seemed prudent (mostly because it's hard for me to keep up with her when it comes to rock hopping). (formerly Shell Pond Road); this will be 0.7 miles north of AMC Cold River Camp. 1925: USFS opens Bickford Brook Trail to Speckled, with phone line running alongside for fire observer. Certainly don't miss Rattlesnake Pool on your way up or down and be sure to see the flume as well. Follow the sign to the Stone House Trail, turning right at the sign for the Lookout Loop. This was a great hike but took a little bit to find the look out loop sign to reach the beautiful views. Hiked the Blueberry loop trail, plus the out n back to Speckled, on Saturday 11/07/20. Hiked up Cairns and down Stone House 6/28/20 with my dog and didn’t see anyone until we took a swim at Rattlesnake pool. The mountain loop we like best starts the climb with the White Cairn Trail and connects to the Blueberry Ridge Trail to the summit. It is a little harder to find and follow the beginning of the lookout loop, but the All Trails map is pretty accurate on this part and there are cairns to mark the way. I took a different trail down that I preferred over descending back the way I came. The mosquito situation wasn't bad, and the trail is very clear of plant life, but there were lots of little gnat type bugs that tended to be around your face, so definitely bring the bug spray. The summit of Blueberry Mountain is in the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness north of Fryeburg. Everyone needs to do this hike, in October especially. The loop down Stone House was not marked at all and the Beech forest and leaves made the descent kind of interesting and tricky. Blueberry Mountain, ME: Trails: Stone House Trail: Date of Hike: Sunday, April 19, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: Road to the summer trailhead is still muddy with patches of snow and ice but you can get to the summer trailhead. I saw from the visitors book that it is not frequently hiked. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Hiked 5-31-20. An outdoor patio with a wood burning fireplace completes the picture. The trail quickly hits ledge after that and views S and SW across the Notch are great. Take White Cairn up, do this clockwise. On the ridge, but a mix of open and tree-covered. Vous voyez toujours quelque chose qui ne va pas? Please write us at support@alltrails.com! Very few people, even on a gorgeous day. We underestimated the trail and there’s one point where you’re on your hands and knees in order to climb vertically. Fantastic trail. 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. Great hike on a well maintained trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Did the loop clockwise. Merci pour l'examen, Charlie! Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier mais seulement en laisse. We got a little mixed up with the signs on top to the next trail but we found the right one and finished out at the rattlesnake pond. I took the Stonehouse Trail to the top and back down on 6/17/2020. This was a great hike but took a little bit to find the look out loop sign to reach the beautiful views. We hiked up White Cairn Trail to Blueberry Ridge Trail, then … Great fall views. Looks like the Stonehouse trail has been changed towards the top from what the All Trails map shows. Great hike. East and West Royce Mountain via Royce Trail, Evans Notch - Blueberry Mountain Loop Trail, Bickford Brook Trail to Speckled Mountain, Shell Pond Loop from Evergreen Valley Road [PROPRIÉTÉ PRIVÉE]. The AllTrails map is wrong on the top of the Stone House Trail just before the vista loop at the peak of blueberry mountain. Super duper! Yellow blazes of the Blueberry Mountain Trail . Arrived at the parking lot just be The AllTrails map is wrong on the top of the Stone House Trail just before the vista loop at the peak of blueberry mountain. The views are stunning for such a moderate hike. Great views of the nearby lakes and mountains from the top. Blueberry Hill (Mountain) is one of the nicest unmarked trails on the Island. Very very cold water but a great end to the loop. Back in lot at 1:45. Blueberry Mountain Loop. Overall it was fairly easy to follow the trail, although some points were difficult to see the markers. It did get pretty steep on the White Cairn Trail, but at least it’s pretty short! The Blueberry Mountain Trail leaves from the Blueberry Mountain Bible Camp parking lot. The mosquito situation wasn't bad, and the trail is very clear of plant life, but there were lots of little gnat type bugs that tended to be around your face, so definitely bring the bug spray. Blueberry Mountain Loop via Stone House Trail and White Cairn Trail . Definitely stop by rattlesnake pool and maybe even take a dip! Follow the trail to its end, where it rejoins the Stone House Trail. Blueberry Mountain, ME: Trails: Stone House Trail: Date of Hike: Saturday, February 4, 2017: Parking/Access Road Notes: Route 113 has numerous frost heaves and bumps so it is wise to drive a little slower. Really lovely views, so definitely do the loop. Once you get to the top and see signs to continue down head left and look for look out loop sign and follow the rock piles. Next time we will go up White Cairn trail to the summit. Very very cold water but a great end to the loop. The foliage was still peaking at certain elevations this day and even after a decent amount of rain the night before the trail was in good shape. This is a moderate loop trail to Blueberry Mountain in White Mountain National Forest. A lot of switchbacks which I’m not biggest fan of, but it makes the trail very moderate. Arrived at the parking lot just before 8:30am, Small lot with only 1/2 dozen spots, of which I grabbed #6. The trail it's self was decent but the marking was terrible. So we retraced our steps on the spur path, then turned right to resume our trek along Blueberry Mountain Trail. Rattlesnake pool is awesome too. Definitely better to go up Cairn as there are some steep scrambles that would be difficult to descend (especially in icy conditions, which it was today). Veuillez nous écrire à support@alltrails.com! Certainly don't miss Rattlesnake Pool on your way up or down and be sure to see the flume as well. 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. Spectacular November day, felt more like early September. It is a little harder to find and follow the beginning of the lookout loop, but the All Trails map is pretty accurate on this part and there are cairns to mark the way. Normally a day hike, a climb up Speckled Mountain and down the Blueberry Ridge Trail can be easily incorporated into a multi-day backpacking loop that visits other scenic spots in Evans Notch such as … Drive time from Portland is about an hour and 45 minutes. Beautiful trail and moderate in difficulty. Beautiful views at the top and pretty easy route back down. The view was an incredible payoff. Blueberry Mountain Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. … Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de avril à octobre. As you near the top you will understand where the trail gets its name. You’ll want to start your journey in the town of Gilead. Offline map is recommended. Once you get to the top and see signs to continue down head left and look for look out loop sign and follow the rock piles. There are a few different trails that lead to Blueberry Mountain’s peak. Awesome hike. A really nice hike that avoids the steep rock face of Cairn trail. Continue another 2.2 miles to the end of Blueberry Ridge Trail, then turn left onto Bickford Brook Trail. Take White Cairn up, do this clockwise. Later, post hike, noted that many cars simply parked in the dirt road. Also, my dog got into a plastic ziploc freezer bag with someone’s half eaten lunch right after Rattlesnake Pool. Decided to go in from the North Trailhead off of Page Rd in Warren NH. Little muddy and very buggy at trailhead but not so much the higher up you go. We went up Stonehouse Trail, stopping by Rattlesnake Pool, then went down White Cairn. Awesome hike. The short loop at the top is worth the trouble and has excellent views. Two paths from North Lovell join on SE ridge of Speckled and ascend to summit. Very nice trail, all trails has a 2.7 mile logging road following rattlesnake brook that isn’t cleared anymore, has about 5-7 years of tree growth on it. Rattlesnake pool is awesome too. Just an incredible day. Blueberry Mountain, ME: Trails: White Cairn Trail, Blueberry Ridge Trail, Overlook Loop, Stone House Trail, road walk: Date of Hike: Tuesday, April 14, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: I parked near route 113 and walked one mile to the "Summer" parking lot on Stone House road to begin the loop. Views 180 degrees including Washington. The owners have graciously provided hikers with access to their property and nearby Shell Pond. The Blueberry Lake trails were designated in 2013 as an International Mountain Bike Association Model Trail-Gateway network and are great for beginners. Hiked the Blueberry loop trail, plus the out n back to Speckled, on Saturday 11/07/20. We have updated the route accordingly. I will note that the All Trails map does not follow the switchbacks near the top very well, but I found the trail very easy to follow. Found a Mountain Dew can on the way up Cairns and a plastic Poland Spring bottle on the day down Stone House. Arrived at the parking lot just before 8:30am, Small lot with only 1/2 dozen spots, of which I grabbed #6. White Cairn is much steeper, glad we did it that way. Got a little muddy in some spots but overall the trails are in great shape and well marked. I had my small dog with me, so the more moderate option seemed prudent (mostly because it's hard for me to keep up with her when it comes to rock hopping). That would have been a burner on the knees. Beautiful views at the top and pretty easy route back down. Then the trail hits a steep climb up stone-boulder steps...a nice surprise. The "lot" does only have about six spaces, but there is definitely enough room to pull off to one side of the road and still allow cars to pass. Blueberry Mountain via Stone House Trail est un sentier aller-retour de 7.7 kilomètres peu fréquenté situé près de Bethel, Maine. At the top, it’s like walking on sponge as the mountain top is covered in wild blueberry and cranberry patches and moss. At the junction of Blueberry Ridge Trail and Stone House Trail, go left to follow Blueberry Ridge Trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Stacked stone archways. 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. The White Cairn Trail provides a fun way to climb Blueberry Mountain, beginning at the air strip of a private home called the Stone House, located just north of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Cold River Camp. We, however, decided to hike up the eastern flank and back down the same way. Definitely better to go up Cairn as there are some steep scrambles that would be difficult to descend (especially in icy conditions, which it was today). The views are stunning for such a moderate hike. We read the reviews about the steepness but didnt truly understand until we tackled the steepness. Next the trail alternated between short spurts through conifers and wonderful open granite slabs with views to the west and north. The white cairn trail was well marked with yellow blazes, gradual accent thru a Beech tree forest with a zillion leaves on the trail (glad I had hiking poles). Starting out it was very easy but went up Carin and it got STEEP! An hour and 15 to Blueberry summit, then the extension to Speckled took another hour plus. To make a full loop, head back down the mountain via the … Go for it. If you are reading this and you are leaving your garbage in the woods please do NOT do it again. Parking for trail is off Stone House Road about 1.5 miles past Baldface Circle trail parking (right turn). From Fryeburg, Maine, take Route 113 North for 19.4 miles to Stone House Rd. It gets a bit steep toward the top, but I would say similar to Mount Tire'm and easier to summit than Singepole Mountain. It’s a pretty place to sit. Also, my dog got into a plastic ziploc freezer bag with someone’s half eaten lunch right after Rattlesnake Pool. Also because the views are better coming down White Cairn. Hiked June 10, 2020. Beautiful day and wonderful views!! I really loved this hike!!! As the name implies, there are wild blueberry bushes on the top of the mountain. Users have reported that the trails are not marked well. Rafflesnake pool was very refreshing near the end of the hike and very popular on a hot August Sunday afternoon. We went up Stonehouse Trail, stopping by Rattlesnake Pool, then went down White Cairn. Great hike. Reclaimed oak floors. We underestimated the trail and there’s one point where you’re on your hands and knees in order to climb vertically. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Offline-Karte wird empfohlen. It gets a bit steep toward the top, but I would say similar to Mount Tire'm and easier to summit than Singepole Mountain. Iron windows. An hour and 15 to Blueberry summit, then the extension to Speckled took another hour plus. The Blueberry Hill Trail System is a network of multi-use trails spread over 900 acres of town-owned property. Blueberry Mountain is a hidden gem. Then the trail hits a steep climb up stone-boulder steps...a nice surprise. A lot of switchbacks which I’m not biggest fan of, but it makes the trail very moderate. The trail it's self was decent but the marking was terrible. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Some parked at the winter gate others along the road to the summer trailhead, summer trailhead lot has room for 3-4 cars. Highly recommend. Quite lovely hike. Shortly before reaching the junction of Blueberry Ridge Trail and Stone House Trail, you will pass over the high point of Blueberry Mtn. Beautiful trail and moderate in difficulty. White rough-sawn walls. Benutzer haben berichtet, dass die Wanderwege nicht gut markiert sind. The trails are a perfect balance of wide and rolling double track intertwined with technical and sometimes challenging single track. Went up and hiked Blueberry Mountain this weekend. Definitely difficult though. Overall it was fairly easy to follow the trail, although some points were difficult to see the markers. Hiked 5-31-20. Trek on! Trail starts on private property so be respectful. If you are reading this and you are leaving your garbage in the woods please do NOT do it again. I had read reviews and knew that so was laughing at myself on the way up. Thanks for the review, Charlie! Trail starts on private property so be respectful. 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