The Mountain Trail-Belgrade Lakes area
| Location: | Mountain Drive Belgrade Lakes, ME |
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| Clients: | Distance: 0.8 miles each way Trailhead: One mile north of Belgrade Lakes Village on Route 27, turn east onto Mountain Drive. The Mountain parking area is on the left 0.3 miles from Route 27. Disclaimer: Because trails and conditions change and a map or trail description cannot describe every feature, the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance (BRCA) cannot accept responsibility for trail conditions or for trail information. BRCA does not accept liability or legal responsibility for any injuries, damage or losses caused by using our maps or trail descriptions. Trail Designations: Paths designated as hiking trails are suitable for foot traffic only. Unimproved trails vary in condition, but some are suitable for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and snowmobiling. |
| Services: | Description: The Mountain Trail system consists of a main trail 0.8 miles long, with a loop trail off each side. The main trail, an old logging road, leads north from the parking area. A view of Great Pond can be enjoyed from benches in a clearing on the right (east) about 250 feet from the parking area. The Great Pond Loop (marked by a green arrow) branches to the right (east) 0.4 miles up the main trail. The Long Pond Loop (white arrow) leaves the main trail on the left (west) at 0.5 miles. The main trail continues straight ahead and upward. Shortly before its end, the Great Pond Loop rejoins on the right. At the end of the main trail, the Long Pond Loop also rejoins. All trails end here. Private property lies ahead. Great Pond Loop (green arrow): The Great Pond Loop, 0.4 miles long, enters the woods on the right (east) 0.4 miles from the parking area. The trail climbs as it winds through an interesting glacial boulder field to a small open area -- the highest point on The Mountain (elevation 665'). The trail continues north and west, dropping down to rejoin the main trail shortly before its end. Long Pond Loop (white arrow): The Long Pond Loop leaves the main trail on the left (west) 0.5 miles from the parking area. The 0.4 mile loop trail descends moderately from the main trail, crossing several interesting rock slabs and boulders before passing over a cliff with steep drop-offs and a stunning view of Long Pond and the Kennebec Highlands. The trail continues northeast, rising to meet the main trail at its terminus. |
