October 23 – Moderate – Burnt Meadow Mountain (1,575 ft) Brownfield, ME – 2.4 mi RT, 1,100 ft elevation gain. RT hiking time 3 hours. RT driving 1 hour. (HL – Dale)
Unless we receive additional details to the contrary from the hike leader, let us assume these Google generated directions to the trail head are accurate.
The primary trailhead for Burnt Meadow Mountain is located off Route 160 (Spring Street) in Brownfield, Maine. [1, 2]
Trailhead Information
- Address / Location: 400 Spring St (Route 160), Brownfield, ME 04010
- Parking: A free, grassy/dirt parking lot is located directly off the road on the right side with an informational kiosk.
- Overflow Parking: If the main lot is full or icy in the winter, you can use the public town boat launch at Burnt Meadow Pond just down the road.
- Fees & Permits: None required.
- Pets: Dogs are allowed, though steep rock scrambles require agile, athletic dogs or assistance.
Meet at the Denmark Church at 8:30 am. Google informs us that it is less than a 15 minute drive to the trailhead from there so anyone driving directly to the trailhead can assume the rest of us will arrive around 8:45 am and be in a rush to get our group picture taken.
“For the debut season of 1971-72, a 3,148 foot long Stadeli T-Bar was constructed, climbing 675 vertical feet (some 475 vertical feet below the open summit of the north peak of Burnt Meadow Mountain) and serving three trails up to one mile long. Carl Anderton served as general manager of the 28-acre alpine ski area, which also reportedly offered cross country skiing. Burnt Meadow Mountain debuted with free skiing on February 5, 1972, with natural snow likely keeping the area open into mid-April.”
A more complete history of the ski area: https://www.newenglandskihistory.com/Maine/burntmeadowmtn.php
A few years back, the Granite Alliance spent a few days clearing old ski trails hoping to develop the area for backcountry skiing: https://granitebackcountryalliance.org/granitemap The current status of the area for ski touring is unclear as it is no longer listed on their website. The Burnt Meadow Snowmobile Club has their cozy clubhouse at the base of the ski area. https://burntmeadow.org/ and seems quite active. Phil is a member and would be glad to tell you more about that group.
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