Event Calendar Altitude gain of 650m on 13.5kms round trip. Nublado. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. /// — Optional: Check out the buildings, and perhaps the visitor center and restrooms will be open. To access the Micah Trail, continue south on ME Route 107 for 0.9 miles and turn left on to Moose Cove Lodge Road. Baldpate Mountain is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Lambertville, New Jersey. 6.3 – At the junction with the main BLUE (Summit) trail, keep to the LEFT and retrace the route back down the stone steps and to the parking lot. Tiempo local en Bald Pate Mountain-2 °C. 1.2  – Turn RIGHT to start following RED (NW Loop) – you might not spot markers until turning. Pick up the description at the second to last step below. Check our Trail Blog links at the bottom of the page for photos of the area over the years. ], 4.5 – Turn LEFT and now follow ORANGE (Copper Hill). Come explore Baldpate Mountain in Hopewell NJ with me. Veer RIGHT to follow BLUE (Summit) along a mowed path. * CLOSED to hikers during firearm season days in December. 5.1 – Turn LEFT and now follow WHITE (Ridge). You can get there via the Appalachian Trail Northbound from Grafton Notch on Route 26 (most popular route), the the Appalachian Trail Southbound from East B Hill Road… Loon Echo Land Trust: https://www.loonecholandtrust.org Old sign. › Baldpate Mountain. Length 3.3 miElevation gain 820 ftRoute type Loop Grafton Notch State Park: Hike Baldpate Mountain - See 197 traveler reviews, 152 candid photos, and great deals for Bethel, ME, at Tripadvisor. On this June morning, I took the Bob Chase Scenic Loop to the summit, then the South Face Loop Trail, returning the same way to the parking lot, for an approximately 3 mile hike (about an hour and fifteen minutes at a relaxed pace). The mountain, part of the volcanic Sourland Mountain Ridge, is the highest point in Mercer County. July 16, 2020 / Central NJ / Mercer, Moderate Hikes, Viewpoint. From the pond area return to WHITE (Ridge) at a white farm building. Updated: 7/2020 – Re-hiked; adjusted the route to remove the closed trails in Honey Hollow. This lot is also for Fiddlers Creek Preserve. Print out the trail map(s) ahead. Easy to moderate trail surface; minor elevation change. The map indicates “ruins” on either side of the trail about halfway down but we didn’t spot anything (perhaps when the leaves are down). [Pass ORANGE (Copper Hill) on the right – might not even notice it, but there was a large tree on the ground across from the trail]. Watch Queue Queue. Return to this spot to continue, or from the buildings take the path uphill to the viewing scope and picnic tables and follow from 1.1 below. Ruta Baldpate Mountain de Senderismo en Ackers Corner, New Jersey (United States). To the southwest, Baldpate Mountain faces Old Speck Mountain across Grafton Notch, which by convention marks the northeast end of the Mahoosuc Range. In 1986 the property was sold to Trap Rock Industries, who planned … This post may contain affiliate links. Baldpate has two prominent peaks; West Peak has 3,662 feet (1,116 m) of elevation, and stands 222 feet (68 m) above the col between them.[3]. These versions show fewer trails in Honey Hollow area than older maps (map 3,4) so the description below may be affected. 6.1 – At the white farm building from earlier, turn LEFT to now follow BLUE (Summit). On this June morning, I took the Bob Chase Scenic Loop to the summit, then the South Face Loop Trail, returning the same way to the parking lot, for an approximately 3 mile hike (about an hour and fifteen minutes at a relaxed pace). Trail Blog: “Baldpate Mountain on Halloween“Hiked: 5/26/12. from mid-December to mid-February. Grab a trail map and get all the tips you need about hiking Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain. [WHITE (Ridge) also goes right]. Baldpate is flanked to the north by Surplus Mountain, to the northeast by Black Mountain, and to the southeast by Mount Hittie. A somewhat nearby alternative is to use the restroom at the end of a large lot near Washington Crossing Park: N40.29823° W74.86829°. Baldpate is part of the Greater Sourland Mountain Ecosystem, a high area formed by erosion resistant diabase after the softer surrounding rocks eroded away. Determined new route.Hiked: 10/31/15. 11/9/15 – Directions revised and route modified slightly; photos added; revised GPX. Straight is a direct route to the ridge trail and farm/pond and is the return route. Baldpate Mountain is within the watershed of the Androscoggin River, which drains into Merrymeeting Bay, the estuary of the Kennebec River, and then into the Gulf of Maine. The trails are relatively primitive, but the network has been improving over the years. Viento 0 km/h. Some info and history of the area can be found on njskylands.com. This trail is mostly easy and level with some wide muddy spots if it’s rained a lot. ], 2.4  –  Turn LEFT and start following WHITE (Ridge Trail). On clear days Philadelphia is within sight, as is the Delaware River below. East Baldpate as seen from West Baldpate. [Kuser (GREEN) also continues ahead. Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; LinkedIn; Mix; Coge el enlace de página web: Aquí está el enlace a esta página. Start following the trail that is around the corner from the small building at the edge of the pond. Mileage now 6.7 from 8.1. And it's dog-friendly! Baldpate Mountain – Summit, Ridge, and Honey Hollow. A similar route is now in Best Day Hikes in New Jersey. In 2007, the preserve’s original name of Baldpate Preserve was changed to honor the life of Edmund “Ted” Stiles, one of New Jersey’s most accomplished and tireless activists for protection of natural lands, who passed away that year. Posts about Bald Pate Mountain written by lmachayes. 4.0 – Turn RIGHT over a small footbridge and now follow Kuser (GREEN) as it heads gradually downhill. 3.6  – Continue on WHITE (Ridge). Bald Pate Mountain (1,150 ft) is an easy to moderate hike in Bridgton, Maine, with many trail options, comprising 6.7 miles of trails. To communicate or ask something with the place, the Phone number is (609) 303-0700. The Preserve consists of 486 acres of forest, meadows, granite-topped scenic vistas and boasts a pristine ancient pitch pine forest atop its summit. [WHITE (Ridge) also goes right. Removed links to old maps. 1.0  – BLUE (Summit) ends. This post may contain affiliate links. 1.1  – More picnic tables and a viewing scope in a mowed grassy area, overlooking the Kuser Mansion and orchard. 0.0 – Start following BLUE (Summit) just beyond the trail kiosk. Bald Pate Preserve located in South Bridgton has it all! Pass an unmarked trail on the left. Continue following WHITE (Ridge) across the open grassy area, past a large tree with a white marker, towards the woods. Baldpate Mountain is a mountain located in Oxford County, Maine. Baldpate Mountain. There are picnic tables and a view towards the Delaware River and a meadow is along the mowed path. Baldpate Mountain, once known as Kuser Mountain, was previously owned by the Kuser family. 0.8  – Come to a T with a gravel path and jog slightly left to continue on BLUE (Summit). The trail offers a number of activity options. 2.2  – Turn RIGHT and continue following RED (NW Loop). Overview: BLUE (Summit) – WHITE (Ridge) – RED (NW Loop) – WHITE (Ridge) – Kuser (GREEN) – Kuser (GREEN) connector trail – ORANGE (Copper Hill) – WHITE (Ridge) – BLUE (Summit). This trail can additionally be accessed via Town Farm Road from the east. A favorite hike amongst locals and recreational tourists in the Rangeley Lakes Region, the trail is … Bald Mountain is part of the Maine Birding Trail. There are 5 access points listed on the map, which are described on the park page. Baldpate Mountain – Ted Stiles Preserve. July 16, 2020 / Central NJ / Mercer, Moderate Hikes, Viewpoint. New photos. The Delaware River can be seen on a clear day. Baldpate Mountain is a relatively new park located on the highest point in Mercer County. (scroll down a bit for Baldpate). /// Shorter 3.2 mile option: Head back from here, finding the trail around the side of the pond. The Appalachian Trail, a 2,170 mi (3,490 km) National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine, runs from Grafton Notch to Surplus Mountain across both peaks of Baldpate. 0.4  – Climb steeply up a long series of stone “steps”. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Baldpate Mountain bike trail in Lambertville. Baldpate Mountain is a summit in Mercer County and has an elevation of 479 feet. Unsure of their availability – we’ve run into them open only once. I was quite disappointed to find this… There is signage for the lot; ignore the main driveway to the park right before it. Turn LEFT to continue on BLUE (Summit) to the top of the mountain. Trails are easy-to-moderately difficult. There is a little pond that is not really visible until you walk over to it, it’s by a small stone building and old well. drains into the West Branch of the Ellis River, then into the Androscoggin. Best trails in Baldpate Mountain, New Jersey. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these at no cost to you. Some muddy/rutted trail sections due to use by bikes/horses. Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain has 12.0 miles of trails. 158 Reviews. Baldpate has two prominent peaks; West Peak has 3,662 feet (1,116 m) of elevation, and stands 222 feet (68 m) above the col between them. The northeast side of Baldpate Mtn. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these at no cost to you. Baldpate Mountain - not to be confused with the smaller, two-word Bald Pate Mountain in Bridgton, offers a challenging hike to 360-degree panoramic views from East Peak. Baldpate Mountain, previously know as Kuser Mountain, was acquired by Mercer County from Trap Rock Industries in 1998.The Kuser family sold the property to Trap Rock in 1986. The park has over 12 miles of marked natural trails for hiking, mountain biking and horse back riding. 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