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. The harvest of wild blueberries is a favorite pastime for kids of all ages in Maine. Multiple good hikes, none of which is too brutal. The pool is a bowl cut in granite over millenia of water churning stones and pebbles. Two small section of the trail was muddy, but passable if you cut through the bushes. Continue on down the Stone House Trail and another short spur trail on the left leads you to Rattlesnake Flume, a small but interesting gorge just downstream from the swimming hole. North Conway, NH and Fryeburg, ME have full dining options for any taste. The Androscoggin river for example) it’s just not always clear and colorful. Well-marked trail with beautiful, small water fall into an emerald green pool. The going will be slow with small kids, but they can have fun climbing the big rock staircases, which with a little positive spin can be presented as a giant jungle gym! Great short hike to do with kids with an interesting flume and swimming hole. 5 Cool Places to Visit in Maine Rattlesnake Pool, Blueberry Mountain Located in Evans Notch Maine, approximately 2 hours from Saco. The water flowing into the pool is clear and cold. QUICK TRAIL FACTSPreserve Size: 800,000 acres in White Mountain National Forest (ME and NH)Trail Mileage: 3.6-mile loop (with spurs)Pets: yesDifficulty: moderateSights: views, Rattlesnake Pool, open summit (1,781 ft.) Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. ... Winter farming in Maine - Duration: 3:13. Kids Outdoors. And to top it off, on the hike back to the trailhead, there is a short side trail to Rattlesnake Pool; one of the most idyllic, clear, and alluring swimming holes we have ever found. Blueberry Mountain. Lots of people from out of state who were not social distancing and not quarantining for the proper length of time according to conversations (someone even mentioned they drove up from Boston that very morning...). The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from April until October. It can also be looped with neighboring Speckled Mountain via the Bickford Brook… there were lots of people. Make a left onto the Stone House Trail. Park at the end where you see a gate. Yellow trails, Shell Pond loop. I recommend wearing trainers or hiking books with good ankle support. Rattlesnake Pool is a 3.4 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Fryeburg, Maine that features a river and is good for all skill levels. Rattlesnake pool at the base of Blueberry Mountain is a highlight and close to parking (less than 1/2 mile or so). Once we had a quick snack at the top, we took the Stone House Trail down, making two scenic (and well worth it!) Got back to our car at noon & met at least 50 people on way out. We sometimes bring bikes along on this trip so we can bike that 0.3 miles--you’ll have to do it at the end as well, so it’ll shave some distance off if you have room for the bikes. It was a really fun hike." Water was beautiful. Near the top of the ridge there are some ledges that make for great picnic spots. Rattlesnake Pool Follow the sign a short distance to the pool, retracing your steps to exit. You'll want to access Stone House Trail via Shell Pond Road near the town of Gilead. Who is Going to Love It. And as any parent knows, nothing puts a spring in the step of a 8 year old more than the thought of swimming ahead! 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. Great day for an easy hike. 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. The gorge is also quite spectacular! trails were not marked. 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. A steep rocky approach leads to a 10 foot deep, turquoise blue, crystal clear pool. The water is clear/emerald and cold. This is Shell Pond Rd., but there was no sign, and it is just a one lane dirt road. Note: The bridge was closed on our drive, so we had to take a detour. And, if you want to experience the pool, but would prefer to work up a sweat first, we’ve included an option that takes you up the summit before descending for that dip! To get to Rattlesnake Pool, visit Blueberry Mountain in Evans Notch. — Hufflepuff • Aug 20, 2020 The first half of the trail is easy dirt trail which passes a field of wildflowers and views of the mountains (this stretch is in the sun). a few smoking cigarettes around lots of children. Make a left onto the Stone House Trail. If you start from Shell Pond/Stone House Road you can do a loop around Blueberry Mountain that’s roughly 3.5 miles. water was freezing, but so refreshing. The hike wasn't bad either. The second part is in the woods and has many roots and rocks. May 31, 2018 - Looking for great outdoor trips with kids? Kids Outdoors. (Portland Phoenix/Shannon Bryan) advertisement. 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. Not the best place to beat the heat at the moment if you’re worried about COVID but very refreshing if you’re safe about it! Easy hike, types rattlesnake pool into gps & bright me straight to trail head. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Seriously clear water! For a great mountain drive back to North Conway, take the Hurricane Mountain Road, a narrow and twisting notch road that brings you up and over into Intervale, NH. This starts out feeling like you were on Little House on the Prairie and then ends up at a beautiful waterhole. From South: At the intersection of ME Route 142 and 156 in Weld, head north on ME Route 142 toward Philips about 3.8 miles until you see a sign on the left indicating the entrance to the Blueberry Mountain Bible Camp (a dirt road).Turn on to this road and drive uphill for almost 1.5 miles. Some may need bug spray as well, we didn’t but there are a few bugs. The drawing feature of the pool is the exceptionally clean, teal-green colored water and the moss-surrounded horsetail that feeds the pool. Just watch out for that if you don't like crowds! Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. Definitely take the loop to the summit/viewpoint. The ride to the trailhead is all the more fun when we stop to pick up trail snacks at Jockey Cap Country Store in Fryeburg. We seemed to be following the trail, but the map said we ventured off a bit. Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. Rattlesnake Pool, a frigid but invigorating dip at the end of the Blueberry Mountain hike. Chatham - New Hampshire. Was a perfect way to spend a summer day! From Fryeburg, Maine, take Route 113 North for 19.4 miles to Stone House Rd. If you like your outdoor endeavors with a bit of a payoff, make your way to Blueberry Mountain in Evans Notch for an easy hike that ends with a dip in Rattlesnake Pool. The summit was not a major view point, but we did skip the overlook loop off Blueberry Ridge Trail due to the storm looking a little intimidating. Blueberry Mountain, ... Blueberry Mountain - panorama - Duration: 0:30. This was my most favorite hike as a kid. QUICK TRAIL FACTSPreserve Size: 800,000 acres in White Mountain National Forest (ME and NH)Trail Mileage: 3.6-mile loop (with spurs)Pets: yesDifficulty: moderateSights: views, Rattlesnake Pool, open summit (1,781 ft.) Map legend: Blue trails, Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool loop. Make sure to take the right where the trails fork unmarked otw to rattlesnake, if you see yellow markers you’ve gone the wrong way (down Stone house trai.) Kids had no issues: ages 9, 11, 12 and 16yr. Multiple good hikes, none of which is too brutal. The shorter distance and great views make this a great family hike as well. From North Chatham, NH, take route 113 N/Main Rd. stops at Rattlesnake Pool, and the Gorge; both were impressive. 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