Tumbledown Mountain Trail. There is a small rock staircase and sign at this turn. Click here for a guide to trail etiquette, DOC Map of the Weld Region C'est la jonction avec Parker Ridge Trail. EASY 1.7 mi. This bit connects Brook and Parker Ridge Trails with the end of the Loop Trail and, eventually, the West Peak of Tumbledown. It is roughly 2.5 miles in length and takes approximately 2 hours to hike at a brisk pace. Only a few slippery spots. At the bottom, we'll take the Little Jackson Connector back to our vehicles at the Brook Trailhead. Would definitely recommend this hike, actually you can take Morgan Road and go straight up little Jackson and around back down to the pond and back up tumble down and back down the trail head. Leaving the alpine pond, you'll come to the Tumbledown Ridge Trail. Parker Ridge Trail was a very enjoyable ascent—although notably steeper as you go. This link has the official trail map: Activities: Hiking. Advanced): According to the Appalachian Mountain Club, this is the oldest trail to ascend Tumbledown Mountain. If you have been to Tumbledown in the past few years you know that the Brook Trail has been reconstructed; in some places years of erosion required rerouting of the trail. Alpine tarn at summit is highest elevation pond in Maine. We used the AllTrails map a few times as we did wander off trail. A link to these last two trails has been created from the start of the Brook Trail, although you can still reach them via the Morgan Road. Also, the trailhead for all but the Loop Trail is located off Byron Rd. Morgan Road to Little Jackson was fine for them and the Parker Ridge Trail return was pretty good. The trail itself initially follows an old logging road before steeply ascending the mountain to Tumbledown pond. Tumbledown Mountain is a scenic gem in the Maine Appalachians. Tumbledown Mountain, Weld: Address, Phone Number, Tumbledown Mountain Reviews: 5/5. We lost the trail once or twice at this point, but quickly backtracked and found small flagging tape markers. On the way down, I passed a group of four folks hiking up to the Pond, one of whom gave me a tasty apple by way of greeting. Some of the headquarters trails connect to Center Hill and the base of Mt Blue, and the snowmobile trail connects with the statewide ITS. You can take Parker Ridge 1.8 miles to Tumbledown Pond, if desired. If you plan to do this trail in the next 3-4 weeks, bring snowshoes! That loop around the back of the Pond is wild terrain. Once we get to the open ledge you can look up to the right at Jackson Mountain but littles summit is to the left. Straight off the summit if you go to the side of the ledges you can see tumbledown and the pond. Lots of soft snow between Tumbledown and Little Jackson. Then took the Pond link trail to Little Jackson Trail. Side note: Parker Ridge Trail was the original trail to Tumbledown. I descended along Parker Ridge Trail, which has some more amazing views as well as some really astonishing geological features. According to the Maine Mountain Guide (8th ed., AMC), this is the oldest trail up Tumbledown. Following Tumbledown Brook, this trail provides the quickest, most direct route up to Tumbledown Pond. I descended along Parker Ridge Trail, which has some more amazing views as well as some really astonishing geological features. Tumbledown Mountain includes three peaks, 700-foot cliffs and a pond near the summit. So, we figured that it would be quite easy to find the trail head. It will kick your butt. The brown metal sign that noted this trail was stolen two years ago. All in all, a very good workout today. Well marked but easy to get off trail. I proceeded up the trail to Little Jackson Mt. This is a wonderful hike, great payoff in views for one that is relatively short. This trail goes over East Peak and to the junction of the Loop Trail. Byron Rd had just been graded and was in great shape. Top of Little Jackson is mostly snow free and the views were spectacular. 142 B ass 142 CART Center Tumbledown Mountain, ME: Trails: Loop Trail, Tumbledown Ridge Trail, Parker Ridge Trail, Little Jackson Connector, road walk: Date of Hike: Friday, June 7, 2019: Parking/Access Road Notes: Byron to Weld Rd is in good shape, one car in the Brook Trail lot at 7 am, 5 or 6 when I returned at noon. Parker Ridge Trail: This trail is the oldest route to the pond. So why did I not discovery this hike for 30 years?? Love it! The trail from Little Jackson peak to Tumbledown is not marked, but pretty easy to spot and follow. It gradually rises through the woods before leading up a steep, rocky ridgeline, then down to Tumbledown Pond. 360 views at the top make it worth it. Not just uninterrupted views, but a variety: rolling hills, lakes, peaks, and cool rock formations - not to mention the challenging trails. It's mostly level on the way in, some up and down but just a pleasant hike. Tumbledown Mountain. Lots of tracks so I was able to manuever down this trail without a lot of trouble. Dana Thurston of Raymond makes the climb at Tumbledown on the Parker Ridge Trail Photo by Carey Kish. As you can see, a few wet areas too. To reach Little Jackson, continue 0.1 miles past this junction, crossing a creek to reach an old logging/tote road. All in all the loop we took was 9 miles, moderate to hard grade at times. Best views for the longest time of any hike in the State. Continue slightly right on the Little Jackson Mountain Trail 1.4 miles to the summit. We made it down to the pond where Parker Ridge Trail ends. Photo by Carey Kish. Had to use GPS to verify location on way up. Keep an eye out for the blue blazes. Love it! Parker Ridge Trail: This trail is the oldest route to the pond. First hike of the year. 5/6/20. Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are supplied by Pitney Bowes and are subject to change.Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries. The ascent to Little Jackson is moderate at best and well marked with cairns. Tumbledown Mountain, Tumbledown Mountain - East Peak, ME: Trails: Parker’s Ridge Trail, Tumbledown Ridge Trail, Pond Link Trail, Little Jackson Trail: Date of Hike: Wednesday, May 27, 2020: Parking/Access Road Notes: Mine was the lone vehicle at the Morgan Road trailhead parking area. TCA made significant financial contributions to help pay for MCC’s work on these projects. It's a best bang for the buck hike. Retrace your steps back to the pond. On the way down, I passed a group of four folks hiking up to the Pond, one of whom gave me a tasty apple by way of greeting. Description: Tumbledown Mountain has a network of six trails on it and the adjacent Little Jackson Mountain. On the Brook Trail there are also several areas that have pretty severe erosion going on. moderate): pond Link Trail Tumbledown pond With the trail segment enables loop using the Little J ackson Trail and the Brook Trail or the Loop Trail. This, however, was not the case. Took a side trip to Jackson Mtn. That segment would have been better for them had they not been as tired as they were. Great hike, trail is not well marked between Little Jackson and Tumbledown but otherwise a great day. This is the junction with Parker Ridge Trail. Heading up Parker Ridge, with a view of Tumbledown Pond and Mountain. You can take the trail to Little Jackson and cut over to Tumbledown Pond using the Pond Link Trail but we haven't done that yet. Parker Ridge Trail: This trail is the oldest route to the pond. Two trails diverge from this trailhead. This hike starts at the Brook Trail trailhead off of Byron Road, ME. Got turned around a couple of times looking for the trail. Parker's Ridge Trail. Despite that, it was an amazing time and I will definitely do it again sometime and probably camp at the pond. There has not been an officially maintained trail that links Little Jackson and Tumbledown for at least a decade. Some of the elevations over rocks are hard for short folks. I would categorize the loop as a whole as "hard," with moderate and easy sections. The Little Jackson and Tumbledown trails began together at the far end of the parking area. Tumbledown and Little Jackson via Parker Ridge Trail is a 8.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Weld, Maine that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The Parker Ridge Trail on Weld’s Tumbledown Mountain is a steep climb, but the views of the east and north peaks, with their dramatic cliffs, make it worth the effort. Parker's Ridge Trail According to the Maine Mountain Guide (8th ed., AMC), this is the oldest trail up Tumbledown. Trail is washed out and muddy near the top as well but I’m sure later in the season it will be fine. This isn't a hike I'd want to do in wet or icy/snowy weather as a good portion is on open face and rock. There a review here that says not to bring a dog. Not actually winding, but tiring for sure. Josh Christie photos Super fun bushwack to get to the Little Jackson summit, we got lost at the start of the climb but after that hiccup the path was pretty easy to make out and there were plenty of cairns to guide us. Send Coffee!! Heading up Parker Ridge with a view of Tumbledown Pond and Mountain. Can't wait to do this one again and camp overnight. Heading up Parker Ridge, with a view of Tumbledown Pond and Mountain. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Alltrails: please update your map using this official map. I would have to agree with others about the dogs. This modest 3,000-foot mountain offers a big New England mountain hiking experience. It is pretty overgrown in spots, I assume not many people take this route and it must not be officially maintained anymore? Heading up Parker Ridge, with a view of Tumbledown Pond and Mountain. Parker Ridge Trail: This trail is the oldest route to the pond. This was done by the Maine Conservation Corps, which the State also hired to work on the Parker Ridge Trail and on the Little Jackson Trail in 2012. 6/4 Solo hike. From Tumbledown Pond, the Tumbledown Mountain Trail follows an exposed route over bedrock trail to the top of the ridge beyond, then drops steeply into a notch to meet the upper end of the Loop Trail. Trail Etiquette Tumbledown Mountain is accessed via (going from West to East) the Loop Trail, Brook Trail, Parker Ridge Trail, and the Pond Link Trail. I also carry a compass and paper map so I wasn't too concerned. United States ; Maine (ME) ... All reviews brook trail long hike the parker boulder pond summit. Appalachian Trail: Saddleback Mountain & Poplar Ridge, 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, Tumbledown and Little Jackson via Parker Ridge Trail. The trail itself initially follows an old logging road before steeply ascending the mountain to Tumbledown pond. Pretty technical climbs/rock climbing and slick when wet. The 3,068-foot western summit is .8 miles from the pond, along a beautiful open ridge. A parking area is provided along the Byron Weld Road. We definitely lost elevation with this connector trail, one must go down to go up on this one. Hiking Trail Conditions Report: Peaks: Little Jackson Mountain, Tumbledown Mountain, ME: Trails: Jackson Trial, Parker Ridge Trail Once on the ridge, we hopped over rocks painted with lichen of all colors and between dwarfed trees and shrubs. A total of 10 miles on my watch. Parker Ridge Trail: This trail is the oldest route to the pond. The trail eventually comes out into the open and traverses Parker's Ridge. Despite what other reviews have said, the map here in AllTrails is spot-on, except that we clocked it as 8.5 miles. If you want a good workout, go up the Parker Ridge trail instead of the Little Jackson trail. Trail was in great shape with only one tree down BUT was snow covered (2-4 feet) on the top third of the trail. This trail is not marked well at all and I ended up wandering around a bit as the snow was up to 4 feet deep in areas and was softening up so I ended up postholing a lot. The "Loop Trail" is not dog friendly (although it is not actually a loop, while this trail is a loop, which is likely the source of confusion.) These posts have been tagged with Tumbledown Mountain ME, or are within 1.5 miles of it. There is one easily negotiated washout as well. From the pond, continue 0.6 miles on Tumbledown Mountain Trail to the junction with Loop Trail. It was my first time to hike this mountain. We got the last parking spot near the Parker Ridge Trailhead (there is a larger lot further down the road.) Parker Ridge Trail: 2.9 miles; begins at the Brook Trail trailhead then follows the Unit boundary east before turning to climb the ridge to the pond. We took the Parker Ridge trail up to Tumbledown Pond which was longer but much easier than either the Brook Trail or Tumbledown Trail. A few weeks ago (May 13th), I hiked Tumbledown Mountain (3054 feet) which is located in Western Maine. At this point you have the option of returning via Brook Trail (1.8 miles), or Parker Ridge and Little Jackson Connector (1.8 and 1.1 miles respectively) back to the trailhead and parking. Empruntez le sentier Little Jackson Connector, balisé de blazes bleus, jusqu'à la prochaine intersection. Activities: Hiking. Tumbledown Mountain: Have been hiking this mountain for over 10 years! Little Jackson Trail is amply marked with blue blazes and carins. Little Jackson Mountain trail: 3.5 miles; branches off the Parker Ridge trail to climb I had my dog with me and had a blast. MODERATE 4.7 mi. In the distance, surrounding the pond, were Tumbledown Mountain, Little Jackson Mountain and Jackson Mountain. We took the Tumbledown Brook trail to the top. My favorite hike is up the Parker Ridge trail. It's about a mile in to Tumbledown Rock where we start climbing. I took an indirect route (Parker Ridge Trail) to the top since I misinterpreted the trail … (click), Printable Hiking Map of Tumbledown (click), Click here for a guide to trail etiquette. At the far end of the ridge the trail began to drop, blocking Tumbledown Mountain from view but continuing to provide nice views over Lake Webb. Following this connector means joining a more difficult trail, so take it with caution. Many areas of this trail are on the hard side of moderate. 10-3-20: This is the way to do Tumbledown and mostly avoid the crowds. Be careful if taking this path. The Trail to the right goes up to Little Jackson. Morgan Rd is not accessible by vehicle. Parker Ridge Homes For Sale-Pineapple Park Homes For Sale-Poinciana Park Homes For Sale-Propect-Southland Park Homes For Sale-River Walk Homes For Sale $277,700; Roosevelt Estates Homes For Sale-South Flagler Drive Homes For Sale-South Side Homes For Sale $325,900; Southwest Homes For Sale-Sunshine Park Homes For Sale-Vedado Homes For Sale- The Loop and Brook Trails have their trailheads on the North side of Weld-To-Byron Road, and the Parker Ridge Trail has its trailhead at the end of Morgan Road. Easy first mile gives way to much steeper climb over boulder fields and numerous waterfalls. 6/16/19 - A friend and I tried to do the loop pictured here clockwise. On the way down, I passed a group of four folks hiking up to the Pond, one of whom gave me a tasty apple by way of greeting. No ass-kicking, memorable steeps for long distances or anything that will traumatize you, but the up and down never ends once you get to the tree line and take the ridges. This is an inaccurate map and is not a valid hike. Great hike up to Little Jackson. Snow was frozen so I was able to walk on the surface but wished I had brought my microspikes. Open face ledge walking views are beautiful all the way up. MODERATE 3.9 mi. This gnarly hike navigates the chimney-like fissure known as Fat Man’s Misery via iron rungs and is recommended for ascent only. I descended along Parker Ridge Trail, which has some more amazing views as well as some really astonishing geological features. To gain access to this trail, leave from the Brook Trailhead and follow the Little Jackson Connector for 1. Cette randonnée commence au sentier Brook Trail au large de Byron Road, ME. Got lost a lot because of poor trail marking and spent a lot of time waist deep in soft snow even with snow shoes. Parker Ridge Trail I descended along Parker Ridge Trail, which has some more amazing views as well as some really astonishing geological features. DON'T MISS IT! Some neat striations in the rock on Parker Ridge. In the past, to access this route, hikers had to travel into the woods on a private road called the Morgan Road, and park near a place locally known as "Tumbledown Field." The descent from Little Jackson to the base of Tumbledown was much more difficult. It is much more than a bushwack, but can be follow once you've found it. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. View from Little Jackson was great. Parker's Ridge Trail According to the Maine Mountain Guide (8th ed., AMC), this is the oldest trail up Tumbledown. 'hour. From this point, despite what this map indicates, you must backtrack down to the Pond Link junction. Fantastic hike with excellent views. The trail eventually comes out into the open and traverses Parker's Ridge. The trailhead is 3.7 miles from the east end of Byron Road by a large parking area just uphill from a brook crossing. We got the last parking spot near the Parker Ridge Trailhead (there is a larger lot further down the road.) Great trail but bad time of year for it. One mountain kept coming up; Tumbledown. Parker Ridge Trail Trail up to Tumbledown was again moderate and the return loop was not well marked. Photo by Ryan Linn. Tumbledown Mountain is accessed via (going from West to East) the Loop Trail, Brook Trail, Parker Ridge Trail, and the Pond Link Trail. The Parker Ridge Trail (1.8 miles) is another option from the Brook Trailhead. Any “trails” between these peaks should be treated as a bushwhack with requisite navigational skills. Photo by Ryan Linn. Little Jackson gets fairly steep. I started from the Morgan Rd. Losing the trail is particularly easy in the Fall when the leaves are down and cover the worn path to make it blend into the wilds. We took the Tumbledown Brook trail to the top. It appeared that no one else has tried Jackson so I didn't have tracks to follow. Proceed past this junction 0.2 miles, following blue blazes, to the summit. Little bit of snow still on trail to Jackson Mtn. Visiting hikers can walk along open, rocky ridges, relax by a pretty subalpine pond, or challenge themselves with steep trails and acrobatic rock scrambles. To reach the tarn right below the summit of Tumbledown, you have essentially four options: the 1.9-mile Brook Trail, the 2.9-mile Parker Ridge Trail, the 2-mile Loop Trail, and the 3.4-mile trek up the first part of Little Jackson trail over to Pond Link. It’s gradual at first but then turns challenging as you climb over ledges to reach the top. Alpine tarn at summit is highest elevation pond in Maine. Trail Work At the top there is a little area where someone built a little hiddy hole to get out of the wind. Justin Henry / Flickr I then proceeded down the trail on the backside of Little Jackson down to the pond. The trail between Little Jackson and Tumbledown (the unofficial part) was totally unmarked and difficult to follow when you were in tree line. There has not been an official trail that directly connects the peaks of Little Jackson and Tumbledown for more than a decade. Any “trails” followed between the Little Jackson and Tumbledown peaks should be treated as a bushwhack with requisite navigational skills. You make no turns off of Byron Rd to access the trailheads. Official Tumbledown trails, of which there are several, are clearly marked with blue blazes and/or carins. Took me 7 hours with about 1 hour of stops and searching for the trail. Joyce and I are at Tumbledown's Loop Trailhead. Tumbledown Mountain: Have been hiking this mountain for over 10 years! Be … Tumbledown Mountain in Weld, Maine. You can tell that the Brook Trail is used extensively. 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 3,068 feet above sea level. We'll take the Brook Trail to Crater Lake (Tumbledown Pond), before descending along the Parker Ridge Trail. Only saw 4 people at Tumbledown Pond, otherwise, I had the place to myself. Nice to be on a trial that someone is not striving to cultivate into ADA complaint. You are above treeline for most of the time from Tumbledown to well past Tumbledown Pond. I don't think there's another mountain in this part of the world that offers such amazing views of itself as Tumbledown. I descended along Parker Ridge Trail, which has some more amazing views as well as some really astonishing geological features. we went up loop trail do not recommend taking a dog lots of very steep rocks and the chimney is impossible with out some helping dog friendly people. Tumbledown is a very popular in Maine. Photo by Ryan Linn. Once back at Pond Link, take this blue blazed connector trail 1.1 miles to Tumbledown Pond. Many people do this as an annual hiking event. Tumbledown mountain via the loop trail up and Parker ridge trail down. You will lose the trail more than once, I promise you, so check your AllTrails position frequently any time you dip down into the tree line again, which happens several times. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Favorite seasons to visit: Mid- … A new communication tower on Mt Blue has a viewing platform. 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