![]() In fact, Rumford Whitecap Mountain is home to what’s thought to be the largest red pine woodland in the state, covering 210 acres, according to a report about the area’s ecological significance by Beginning with Habitat, a collaborative conservation program of federal, state and local agencies and non-governmental organizations. The mixed forest covering the slopes of Rumford Whitecap Mountain includes a wide variety of tree species, including large white and yellow birch trees, stands of striped maple (which is also known as moose maple or moosewood, since it’s a favorite snack for moose), tall hemlocks and red pines. The Black-White Trail is 4.75 miles and travels east to Black Mountain. Whether you hike up and down the Red-Orange Trail or Starr Trail, or create a loop of the two, the hike is approximately 5 miles total.Īlso, the Red-Orange Trail intersects with what’s known as the Black-White Trail 1.63 mile from the trailhead. Past the summit, you’ll notice red marks on the rock and trees that closely resemble the trail markers, however, this red paint is marking the preserve boundary. The trail officially ends at the summit, which is marked by a round metal geological survey marked embedded in the bedrock. And the Starr Trail, marked with yellow, starts across from the parking lot by the grey gate (northwest of the Red-Orange Trail).īoth trails climb the mountain for about 2 miles, and then, about 0.5 mile before the summit, the trails come together, and the Red-Orange Trail continues to the summit. The Red-Orange Trail, marked with red and orange blazes, starts across from the preserve parking lot by the red gate. Much of the mountain is located on Mahoosuc Land Trust’s 752-acre Rumford White Cap Mountain Preserve, where two blazed hiking trails lead to its top. Starting out in a quiet mixed forest, the hike is a fairly continuous climb, crossing several tumbling brooks on the way to the mountain’s open summit. Information: With a long, granite ridge that tops off at 2,214 feet above sea level, Rumford Whitecap Mountain offers a moderately challenging day hike to panoramic views of the mountainous wilderness of western Maine and New Hampshire. ![]() Both trails start across East Andover Road from the parking area, on either side of the brook. You’ll see on a trail map posted on a kiosk at the parking area that two trails lead up the mountain. Drive about 0.2 mile and the gravel parking lot for the preserve is on the left. Drive 4.5 mile, then turn right onto East Andover Road. Drive 5.6 mile to Rumford Center, where you turn right onto Andover Road. Drive 0.5 mile on Rumford Avenue, which becomes Franklin Street along the way, then turn right onto Route 2-Bridge Street. Drive 0.4 mile, then turn right onto Route 2-Rumford Avenue. How to get there: From the bridge over Swift River spanning from the town of Mexico to the town of Rumford, drive to Rumford (west) on Route 2-Lincoln Avenue 0.2 mile, then turn left onto Route 2-Hancock Street. There is no hand over foot climbing, ladders or rungs. Expect fairly continuous climbing with steep slopes, uneven forest floor, several brook crossings (without bridges), and a rocky ridge exposed to the wind and sun atop the mountain. Rumnford-Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, depending on the time of year you hike the mountain. 1-minute Hike: Rumford Whitecap Mountain in Rumford
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