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Summary: An easy hike from the parking lot to the best view - about 1/2 mile. The view looks over Panther lake and towards Raymond. Could be slippery in the winter as the viewing ledge has a slope to it. I found this a disappointing hike as there is no view from the summit which is an additional 1/2 mile from the best view. This is a good hike for small children as it is short and there is a good view within a 1/2 mile from the parking lot. As you can see from the map there is one spot where it is a little steep. There is a nicely placed Geocache on this hike which you can read about at: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=8818a032-7ed1-4823-81f8-9c121fa91a5a Trailhead: Guide books show this as the Sheep Pasture trail. The trail head says that this is the Bri-Mar Trail. You can find the trailhead on the left side of Route 85 if you are heading North out of Raymond. The parking lot is less than 2 miles from the Crescent Lake boat launch. The trail is privately maintained. Please observe the posted rules ... a picture of them is posted here. (Lat:43.9613 Lon:-70.48988) Trail Guides for Rattlesnake Mountain: AMC Maine Mountain Guide by Appalachian Mountain Club (Appalachian Mountain Club) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Unknown Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted 54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by hikingfamily on 4/20/2005 Thanks for the note about the cache on this hike. It was an added bonus to the great view at the top of the mountain. The trail isn't well marked so we took a wrong turn climbing up. No big deal but worth noting for other hikers. There's a path that looks like the trail but actually seems to be where some logging was done recently. There's a fork in the road so bear left to stay on the trail; don't go right onto the logging path.
Reviewed by climber46 on 11/8/2004 I would hike Rattlesnake Mtn again simply because it is closest to my house. It also has nice views to Sebago Lake and the White Mountains. I have actually seen the Presidential Range, including being able to distinguish Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines, from a point near a large glacial erratic among some tall evergreen trees. This hike was definitely not demoralizing--I felt moralized by it.
Reviewed by Bob on 10/19/2004 Previous reviewer commented negatively regarding the view. If you continue on the trail to the west side of the mountain (big hill) you get great views of Sebago Lake and the white mountains. On a clear day you can see the entire presidentail range. It is a very easy hike, great for small children and the family pet. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Maine Hiking, Maine Trails, Maine Hikes, Cumberland County Hiking, Cumberland County Trails, Cumberland County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
