QUICK TRAIL FACTS
- Preserve Size: 6,800 acres
- Trail Mileage: 0.8-mile loop
- Pets: yes
- Difficulty: moderate
- Sights: views from summit (716 ft.), open ledges
A short climb to the 745-foot summit of French Mountain leads to a gorgeous view over Long Pond (elevation gain ~245 ft.). It’s one of several little mountains in this area, the 6,800-acre Kennebec Highlands. I am sure this is a very popular spot, as many of the little hikes in the Kennebec Highland area are, but I just happened to hike here on my first visit during a thunderstorm! Only two other hiking parties were out. 7 Lakes Alliance recommends hiking the 0.8-mile loop clockwise, to go up the steep and rocky side.
Directions: The parking area is 0.7 miles south of Watson Pond Road’s junction with Route 27, on the left.
