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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 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Bruce Peavey on 10/20/2007 I enjoyed the hike and there is a wonderful view from the summit of Sebago Lake, Panther Pond and Crescent Lake. I would do it again. Bruce 
Reviewed by Annette on 7/12/2007 Me again. This was not only my first hike but my first time in the woods. I can see I definitely took the wrong trail. I climbed over the logs (I thought nature put them there.) I would like to try it again if someone can help me with directions. At the edge of the entrance to the woods there is a rope across - I went around it and then started up the trail climbing over the logs. I realize that was the wrong thing to do. Just where am I supposed to go? Thank you for any help.
Reviewed by PAF on 7/10/2007 I hiked this last week with my 10 year old daughter. It is a very good hike for beginners or those with younger children. The trail is not well marked, but this time of year it is easier to determine which path is most traveled. The old logging path which caused confusion in the past has logs placed across it now helping you to fork left on the main trail. It is only 600 foot elevation gain, but the views of from the top of the lakes region are rewarding. Continuing on to the west side was trickier. At the first fork we went right, but the overgrowth quickly turned us back. At the second fork, there is lots of fresh red paint leading you right and you shortly come to a small clearing with log bench and a great view of the White Mts
Reviewed by Annette on 7/8/2007 This was my first hike. Could I have taken the wrong trail? It was uphill all the way and I never did see the view that was supposed to be visible after one-half mile. I could not make it up the complete mountainside. I certainly would not call it an easy hike. 
Reviewed by kpmmbm on 10/14/2006 Nice hike through the woods with some scenic vistas. Wasn't sure where the summit was. Trail is not well marked and there seemed to be many side roads and off shoots.
Reviewed by wjk on 8/13/2006 Easy hike for the family. Beautiful views. Quiet trail.
Reviewed by Sarah on 3/25/2006 I hiked this last night with my husband. It was a great hike! It is worth doing again. Just be careful because there has been a lot of logging recently and you need to look for the red arrow on the rock pointing up as a trail marking at the clearing. You'll see what I mean!
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. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||