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Natural Resources Council of Maine

Protecting the Nature of Maine

Tumbledown Mountain

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    Tumbledown Mtn by Leslie Burhoe

    Tumbledown Mtn by Leslie Burhoe

    Chosen By: Gabrielle Grunkemeyer, Grants Director

    Location: Township 6, North of Weld, Franklin County

    Description: Tumbledown Mountain has a network of six trails on it and the adjacent Little Jackson Mountain. My favorite hike is up the Parker Ridge trail. It’s gradual at first but then turns challenging as you climb over ledges to reach the top.

    Activities: Hiking

    Favorite seasons to visit: Mid- to late-summer

    Why It’s Special: While you are in the woods for the entire hike, when you reach the summit it takes your breath away. You can see other peaks for miles around, including Mt. Blue. The landscape below seems dotted with ponds and lakes and stitched by rivers and streams. At the summit, you’ll also see the highest pond in the state, Tumbledown Pond.

    Tips: It’s about a three-mile hike so pack a lunch and your swimsuit before heading up the trail.

    More info and directions:  http://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/tumbledown-mountain-and-little-jackson

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    About Gabrielle Grunkemeyer, Grants Director

    Gabrielle has lived in Maine since 2003. She has a B.S. in wildlife and fisheries from Texas A&M University and graduated with a M.S. in environmental science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Before joining NRCM, Gabrielle worked for a quasi-state agency in Texas as their Director of Environmental Affairs and as Director of Mission Advancement for an environmental education nonprofit in Maine. Her professional experience includes program management and implementation; grant research, writing, and administration; environmental testing; community outreach; and, environmental education. Gabrielle enjoys traveling, paddling, hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. She also holds certifications in emergency management systems and wildland firefighting.