The trail offers a number of activity options. Added by Tyler Cranden. No description for Un-Marked Trail Baldpate Mountain trail has been added yet! Katahdin is like panning for gold in a swimming pool. Also using the path now also marked as Summit direct from the pond. Baldpate Mountain is a relatively new park located on the highest point in Mercer County. Baldpate Mountain-West Peak (3662 ft/1116 m) Latitude/Longitude (WGS84) 44° 36' 33'' N, 70° 53' 32'' W 44.609287, -70.892316 (Dec Deg) 349846 E 4941290 N, Zone 19 (UTM) Have always loved hiking at Baldpate Mountain. Some trails include steep stone steps, which require a moderate degree of caution. Yellowjacket infestation. Really solid 7 mile hike but If you follow the trail, you will not see the summit. Copper Hill Trail and Baldplate Mountain Loop is a 1.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Titusville, New Jersey that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. Stay on 302 through North Windham, past Sebago lake. Kuser and Copper Hill Trails Loop is a 2.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Titusville, New Jersey that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. Currently, this land seems to be open to the public as a natural area. Super nice spot I reccomend highly. It was founded sometime in the late 1960's, and closed officially in 1998, though it was last skied in the first few months of 1997. It had been over 2 years since we first checked it out (“Baldpate Mountain in August“) and we were looking for something under an hour away. The mountain, part of the volcanic Sourland Mountain Ridge, is the highest point in Mercer County. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Belle Mountain was a small, community type of ski area that operated in Mercer County. The woods at Baldpate Mountain have over 12 miles of marked trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and trail running. Park ranger is going to mark trails better. Rated 5.0 /5 based on 3 customer reviews 5.0 1.25 miles - Loop Trail Save Add Review Get Directions Add Photo. Great trail, but too many peop Un-Marked Trail Baldpate Mountain is a 3,577 ft less popular blue singletrack trail located near Titusville New Jersey. Continue … Grafton Notch State Park: Hike Baldpate Mountain - See 197 traveler reviews, 152 candid photos, and great deals for Bethel, ME, at Tripadvisor. To access the Micah Trail, continue south on ME Route 107 for 0.9 miles and turn left on to Moose Cove Lodge Road. Little muddy from recent rains. Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain is a 11.3 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Titusville, New Jersey that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. I was disappointed that the summit was not included in the hike. le on a Sunday. Some old logging roads and some specially built trails lace the southern and northern flanks of the ridge, and a 2-mile trail runs along its spine. Decent hiking for a small park in Central Jersey, and the Kuser Mansion and farm buildings added interest. Going towards the left from parking lot has ideal views, I ended there and it was a pretty view to end on! this area has been maintained and cared for by many hard working farmers and country folk for hundreds of years.it did not pop-up overnight. Do not take the turn onto the paved road with the toll arms, but instead go a little further around the bend to a left turn onto a gravel / dirt road. I tacked on some extra mileage by taking some extra little trails and bushwacking a bit. Easy. Improved it by taking Copper Hill uphill instead of downhill (it’s steep and rocky, more enjoyable as an uphill). Good view of Delaware from picnic overlook area. Less steep than Summit or Switchback trails, but lovely in its own right. There are great views of the Delaware River to the south, historic farmland to the north, and on clear days the Philadelphia skyline to the southwest. We took a right and followed the AT up to West Peak of Baldpate Mountain. The trail offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. First time hiking at Baldpate Mountain. About Baldpate Mountain Baldpate Mountain, previously know as Kuser Mountain, was acquired by Mercer County from Trap Rock Industries in 1998. The Ted Stiles Preserve stretches across almost 1,800 acres of a ridge running roughly east-west, between Fiddlers Creek Road to the south and Pleasant Valley Road to the north. Baldplate Red, Green, and White Loop is a 11.3 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Titusville, New Jersey that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. yes, baldpate mountain and the surrounding area is unique. Le sentier vous offrira la possibilité d'observer la faune et sa difficulté est difficile et donc seulement recommandé pour les aventuriers expérimentés. Baldpate Mountain via Appalachian Trail est un sentier aller-retour de 8.3 miles situé près de Newry, Maine. The junction with the AT marks the end of Table Rock Trail. Consider this: the Abol Trail gains 3,982 feet in elevation over the shortest route. The Bald Pate Mountain main parking area is located at the crest of the hill, on the left side of the road, just past Five Fields Farm apple orchard and cross country ski area. Would give 5 stars if trails were easier to understand. Upper section much more enjoyable. Proceed through the traffic light for about another 2 miles. AllTrails marking are wrong as well as trail colors, 3.7 some parts are fun like the rock trail in beginning , windy inclines were nice on the west side of mountain, but a lot of flats on the trail.. frozen ice on the trail. Event Calendar Altitude gain of 650m on 13.5kms round trip. Great trail. The mountain is mostly wooded with some former pasture areas that allow excellent views of the Delaware River valley below. When the junction for Route 35 appears, bear left onto it. Please do not take dogs on the blue trail. The plan was to do a really long trail elsewhere but the heat changed that and we ended up here. Trailforks ranks trails with a combination of user ratings and raw trail usage data from rides. The Abol Trail, the most direct route to Katahdin’s Baxter Peak from a roadside trailhead, is often presumed the “best bet” by novice hikers.That’s a losing bet. This is a video of my day hike on the Appalachian Trail's Baldpate Mountain. Un-Marked Trail Baldpate Mountain The best & most popular mountain biking trails in Baldpate Mountain. Extremely muddy at the bottom section where I started. Shout out to Mo and Nasim, they know what I mean. Le sentier offre plusieurs activités. Hike the Baldpate Mountain Loop. Definitely some challenging, steep spots! I have all trails pro n downloaded map which took out any of the confusion. A walk to the grassy summit of Baldpate, the highest point in Mercer County, offers a spectacular view of the Delaware River and … it is the only place like this in new jersey. This trail can additionally be accessed via Town Farm Road from the east. Ascending 425 vertical feet in around 6/10 of a mile, it achieves the greatest vertical gain of any trail in Mercer County, and the steepest average gradient. Would not do again. They can get hurt. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Lots of steps. Great workout. Good exercise- extremely overgrown though- also trails not marked good and paths are extremely narrow. Baldpate Mountain offers some of the most extensive and rugged walking in Mercer County. Lots of pretty water views. Super muddy, I would definitely recommend proper hiking boots. 100-Mile Wilderness Acadia National Park Appalachian Trail Baldpate Bar Harbor Baxter State Park Bemis Mountain Bigelow Mountain Bondcliff & the Bonds Cadillac Mountain Cannon Mountain Carlo Col Carter Dome Crawford Notch Crocker Mountain Franconia Notch Goose Eye Mountain Grafton Notch State Park Katahdin Mahoosuc Range Monson Mt. Definitely take a map there's a lot of criss-crossing of trails and it can get confusing. This trail offers some of the best elevation gains in Mercer County, with views of the Delaware River from atop Strawberry Hill. This mountain bike primary trail. Will do it again. The trail offers a number of activity options. Washington crossing/ Baldplate mountain ride Titusville, NJ. THe lot on Pleasant Valley Road is large enough for horse trailers if you are riding instead of hiking or biking. The Kuser family sold the property to Trap Rock in 1986. There are five entrance points to the preservetwo from Fiddlers Creek Road, two from Pleasant Valley Road, and one from Church Road. Baldplate Red, Green, and White Loop is a 7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Titusville, New Jersey that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. This trail follows routes similar to others in All Trails but starts at the parking area off of Church Road in Hopewell Township. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Good woods. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Bring sting relief. Submit one here. Only a dozen or so people we crossed paths with on a Sunday morning. Its mature woodlands, wetlands, and open meadows harbor a rich variety of native trees and shrubs and a diverse bird population. Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain is a 7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Titusville, New Jersey that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. At the beginning there are more people and some rock “stairs”, great view along the white trail, red trail is less crowded and more muddy. Was like walking through the cover of Black Sabbath’s first album. NOTE: Park is closed for hiking Wed-Sat during winter for firearm hunting. Total ass burner! Beautiful summit and views! Worth doing but not the most exciting trail. This trail starts from a parking area off of Church Road. https://mercercountyparks.org/#!/parks/baldpate-mountain. It has some of the best hill hiking in Mercer County. I had to turn around on the back end. This trail follows routes similar to others in All Trails but starts at the parking area off of Church Road in Hopewell Township. This is an easy downhill run with some uphill. Length 3.3 miElevation gain 820 ftRoute type Loop Most trails involve climbing or descending. Most of the trail was wet and some areas were impassable due to the depth and width of the mud. In 2010, the Mercer County Parks folks opened up a new trail (dubbed the “Switchback Trail” on the latest trail map) in the Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain, which enables the most aerobic walk in the area. Baldpate Mountain (5.8-7.6 Nice trail. Grafton Notch State Park is a great park for hiking, picnics, and beautiful views. Fiddler's Creek runs slightly to the south and east of the site. Follow route 29 north along the New Jersey side of the Delaware River until you come to Washington's Crossing State Park. Great Vista. Great trail. Hills sooooo many hills. 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. Many people go bird watching and hiking on the property. Most of this trail was fairly mellow except for a steep section shortly before West Peak's summit. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail. Best view in this area at the meadow up top. Trails are quite narrow (medium sized dogs can block the entire trail) for long stretches so not great for distancing, and you can get stuck at the pace of the slowest walkers ahead of you. At the summit there were good views to the northwest and towards East Peak. Not much of a summit on west peak. None of the trails are paved. Trail is also very narrow in most areas with barely room for someone to pass by you without you stopping and letting them by. If the loop feels to long u can definitely break it apart. Length … Baldpate Mountain is located on the southwestern portion of the Sourland Mountains and includes the Baldpate Mountain Preserve. There is a short field section where you'd be trespassing. Did this early on a Sunday morning and had the trail to ourselves most of the time. On a whim, we decided to revisit Baldpate Mountain on Memorial Day Weekend.. Nice long hike, pretty crowded at the leg near the trail head. Trails may also be closed due to bees/yellow jackets. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. great trail .a little muddy from the raji. Bald Pate Mountain Trail is a 3.3 mile loop trail located near Bridgton, Maine that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trails are relatively primitive, but the network has been improving over the years. Really a fun trail to hike or trail run. Baldpate Mountain Updated: 7/2020 – Re-hiked; adjusted the route to remove the closed trails in Honey Hollow. Starts with a relatively steep, approx 1/2 mile climb to the top where we followed the White Ridge Trail to the Red NE Loop Trail for a counter clockwise loop and descent to the car. Beautiful nature preserve with a variety of trails, a pond, a creek, and old abandoned farm buildings. Moore's Creek runs along the northern edge of the site and flows into the Delaware River at the site?s western border. Baldpate Mountain has a peak prominence of 2,240 feet. nice easy Trail for a couple of hours a day hike. Some sections of trail may be wet and muddy. The park has over 12 miles of marked natural trails for … Ruins of a 19th century settlement and scattered farms can be found on or near some of the Baldpate trails. Steep stone staircase, nice meadow. This trail offers some of the best elevation gains in Mercer County, with views of the Delaware River from atop Strawberry Hill. The turn is on your right, go another .3 miles and look for a turn on the left. There is a $3.00 fee for Maine residents and a $4.00 fee for non residents. Lovely trail section of the Baldpate trail system, recently re-blazed with drainage improvements. Good trails. Baldpate Mountain is part of the largest continuously forested area in central New Jersey, the Sourlands Region, stretching across Mercer, Somerset, and Hunterdon Counties. Very quiet, peaceful, and full woods-submersion. In 1986 the property was sold to Trap Rock Industries, who planned to expand the quarry that already existed on Route 29. Not a lot of scenery except one decent look at the Delaware. Lots of hills, mountains and fast downhills. Baldpate Mountain via Appalachian Trail is a 8.3 mile out and back trail located near Newry, Maine that offers the chance to see wildlife and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. Trails are easy-to-moderately difficult. For complete hike details check out our main Baldpate Mountain – Ted Stiles Preserve page.. Oct 12, Hiked up from the north parking area off River Road. 8.6 miles but easier to make short loops. Baldpate Mountain, once known as Kuser Mountain, was previously owned by the Kuser family. The first one on Fiddlers Creek Road is one of the best and in the parking lot is a kiosk showing the other lot and all of the trails. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. Good for people who aren't big on that much of a challenge. Hhhhot today. We didn’t do the last loop and shortened this hike to 5 miles... all in all good hiking, well marked and good to be “in the the woods”. My favorite hike I’ve done in NJ. I did miss the right hand turn on to the AT from Table Rock. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until November. 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