Blueberry Mountain (Evans Notch) – Western Maine Views Blueberry Mountain (Evans Notch) Blueberry Mountain in the Evans Notch area is a moderate hike that features fine views to the South. lol. Description. It was a beautiful trail but there was more bouldering than I was prepared for. Named because of the abundant blueberries on its summit and upper slopes, it is a popular day hike. Upon reaching the top of the ledges, we turned right on a spur path to reach the summit. 70 Blueberry Mountain Rd, Machias, ME 04654 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,700 sqft single-family home built in 2006. I was also expecting those pesky biting deer flies, especially near the water, but there were none! We did that in 5/6 hours wouldn’t suggest with infants. 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 current Trulia Estimate for 70 Blueberry Mountain … We downloaded the all trails map which help ensure we did not get on the wring trail. The summit area is partially open and has good views over Evans Notch and toward North and South Baldface in New Hampshire. Bugs at the beginning / end and around pond. These hardy little berries are generally smaller than their high-bush cousins and, say their advocates, are juicier and more flavorful as well. Great look out spots as you reach the summit. The emerald pool was amazing and refreshing. If you’re going down that direction, make a sharp left through the field on the trail past the house at the end of the airstrip. You’ll see a … A little too long for me, I was hurting going down. Originally thought we where doing a 1.4 mile hike from what the sign stated however as we where passing folks it was a bit more then that signs where tricky after getting off the trail, however we managed to figure it out thank goodness! The ascent after the pond gradually steepens until you get to the most challenging part of all: the boulder “staircase” followed by a series of granite rock scrambles. We were warned, a bear cub and Large mom bear were in trail but cub had scurried up a tree and mom was below, about 10 yards off trail. The focus of our camp programs, is to explore God’s creation on top of the mountain! This is a truly beautiful hike my crew was lucky to do as fall is at its peak. Leaving the summit, we retraced our steps on the spur path, then turned right when reaching the main … There is a little loop you can do around Bickford Slides. We shocked ourselves! While enjoying the views one can pick Maine Blueberries growing on about 2 acres of the lot. Sitting on the edge of the White Mountain Wilderness in Maine, Blueberry Mountain (1,781’) is a wonderful destination for a day trip from the Portland region. Blueberry Mountain is a mountain located in western Maine. Directions To Blueberry Mountain: For driving directions to trailheads near Blueberry Mountain click a parking area on the map above, and choose Google Driving Directions. The 3.9 mile loop has a little bit of everything--giving it the variety and excitement needed to keep young children engaged in the trip! However, the summit offers some of the best views of the Maine … We hiked up starting at the eastern terminus of Blueberry Mountain Trail. Hiking info, trail maps, and 2 trip reports from Blueberry Mountain (2,890 ft) in Maine Will definitely do it again. Blueberry Mountain is a mountain located in western Maine. From Fryeburg, Maine, take Route 113 North for 19.4 miles to Stone House Rd. We got so many comments shocked we did this. It can be hiked by itself – via either the Blueberry Ridge Trail (from Brickett … Well marked with rock piles at the top, but not well marked coming down from the gorge into the field. The bugs were insane so bring bug spray. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Reaching the summit of Blueberry Mountain is best for experienced hikers. (There is no view at the official “summit.”) This was about the 4-4.5-mile mark. On June 3, 2017, we tackled a challenging overnight hike to test out our tent and sleeping gear (and our leg power). Weather for Blueberry Mountain Oxford County Maine at Mountain-Forecast.com Weather and Snow National Weather Service Forecast NOAA Snow Depth Map Ascent Info Total successful ascents logged by registered Peakbagger.com users: 71 Show all viewable ascents/attempts (Total: 57) Selected Trip Reports from this site: Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. **** It was very odd; I’ve never seen so many like that, one right after the other. Just a little uphill challenge to the peak. Overall, this was a great and challenging hike that gets your heart rate up and makes your hamstrings feel the burn! Hike with my dog and must say there were a few interesting spots for him. This lot could be further subdivided using the existing gravel for necessary roads and ground work. 70 Blueberry Mountain Rd was last sold on Nov 27, 2018 for $149,000. A stretch of the last 1.5-2 miles runs through an expansive grassy field, which also serves as an air strip (weird), and past a few private homes. Amazing! This hike has everything yes even blueberries. We made it to a few view points, and didn’t trust the trail to keep going considering we didn’t see a yellow marker for about half mile. The back portion of the lot is wooded and contains a stone gravel pit. Blueberry Mountain is located in Evan’s Notch, part of White Mountains National Forest in Western Maine, close to the New Hampshire border. We went on Thursday, 9/3, arriving at 9am after a full day of rain the day before. Very nice hike. East and West Royce Mountain via Royce Trail, Bickford Brook Trail to Speckled Mountain, Shell Pond Loop from Evergreen Valley Road [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Evans Notch - Blueberry Mountain Loop Trail. Moriah Brook Bridge Closure Evans Notch Road, Maine (OPEN) Wild River Road (OPEN) Basin Pond Road (OPEN) Deer Hill Road (OPEN) Hut (Great Brook) Road (OPEN) Little Lary Road (OPEN) Deer Hill Road (OPEN). Ft. single family home built in 2006. Took us a little under 4:30 including stops / lunch. Blueberry Mountain (Oxford County, Maine) Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Blueberry Mountain (Oxford County, Maine) is: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoonWarm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night)Winds increasing … https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blueberry_Mountain_(Oxford_County,_Maine)&oldid=791988648, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 23 July 2017, at 19:03. 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