. In 1668, Small operated a trading post a few miles northwest of Sawyer Mountain, at the confluence of the Ossipee and Saco rivers and the crossroads of three major Native American travel routes, the Sokokis Trail (now Route 5), the Ossipee Trail (now Route 25) and the Pequawket Trail (now … Small is said to have owned the largest amount of land of any person who has ever lived in Maine. For hundreds of years until the 1980’s, this road was level with the surrounding ground. The trail continues along an old logging path. May 15, 2012 - hiking on sawyer mountain in Maine is a great experience! Continuing straight, the trail passes a cemetery and the old trailhead where it once again climbs steeply up the old rocky road. If you are going to leave the trail, you should bring a map and compass and optionally a GPS device. You might notice red blazes which mark the boundary; this is also the boundary between the Towns of Limington and Limerick. Perfect for the puppies too. Sawyer Mountain is a Mountain in ME. It is 2.4 miles round trip and for part of the way follows the old Sawyer Mountain Road. The Francis Small Heritage Trust, Inc. preserves about 1,400 acres. A well marked and well kept enjoyable intermediate hike. he stately oaks of Sawyer Mountain evoke a warm, dry, peaceful place. There are views at the top, but greatly marred by trees. Sawyer Mountain Trail is a 6.4 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Limington, Maine that features a river and is rated as moderate. Lots of stops for water, pictures and trail mix! We hiked here last weekend. Dec 19, 2018 - From Limerick: The Smith Trail starts from the back corner of the Limerick parking lot located near the end of the Sawyer Mountain Road. The trail crosses back into Limington where the summit is located 0.3 miles later. I went 5/27/18, up the Limerick (West) side. Not a trail I’d return to, but I’m glad I came here. Sawyer Mountain (1,213 feet) is part of the Sawyer Mountain Highlands, 1400 acres of which is owned by the Francis Small Heritage Trust (see map here), which describes the Highlands as the single largest block of undeveloped land in York and Cumberland Counties. The summit is located in Limington just over the Limerick/Limington town line. The western trailhead for this hike is located in Limerick, Maine. With some peaks over 1,000 feet, these are the highest elevations in Maine south of the Saco River and comprise a large block of undeveloped land. However, to reach the summit, continue straight. The trail is so interesting! I thought I was being clever to use this app while hiking a trail recommended by Carey Kisch. The trail to the summit of Sawyer Mountain on the Limington side is a 3.6 miles round trip and follows the old Sawyer Mountain Road. A short distance past the camp, the Trust’s property lies on both sides of the old Sawyer Mountain Road. I returned from the summit via High Pasture for a total of 5.1 miles. Discover trails like Sawyer Mountain Trail Maine, find information like trail length, elevation, difficulty, activities, and nearby businesses. The parking area will be on the right. Dog friendly Everything was well-marked and easy to follow. However if you are leaving the trail, it is easy to get turned around in the many ridges and valleys in this wild area. The trail to the sign’s left leads to the Town of Limington’s scenic overlook. Several rare plant species, one endangered plant community, and an “exemplary” natural community have been documented in the area. Sawyer Mountain is visible from the ocean and sailors could line up the light with other points to guide their ships into the harbor. Hikers are welcome to leave the trail and explore FSHT property. Sawyer Mountain is situated southeast of Isle Au Haut, close to Rocky Mountain. The trail was pretty well marked, and I saw several dozen ladyslippers on my way up littered all around the trail. Log in or create an account below to unlock all the great features of Maine trail finder: keep track of trails you want to do, preserve memories of trails you’ve done, earn badges, and more! The Smith Trail starts from the back corner of the Limerick parking lot located near the end of the Sawyer Mountain Road. Situated within an hour’s drive of Portland, this area is experiencing intense development. Please note that at this point the road is the Trust boundary and that the land to the right is private property. Hotels near Sawyer Mountain Highlands, Limerick on Tripadvisor: Find 9,596 traveler reviews, 73 candid photos, and prices for 30 hotels near Sawyer Mountain Highlands in Limerick, ME. Felt like I was exploring. Please stay on the old Sawyer Mountain Road which is a legal Right-Of-Way across private property. The Sawyer Mountain Highlands are located about 30 miles west of Portland, Maine. The Sawyer Mountain Highlands are located in the largest unfragmented block of undeveloped forested areas in York and Cumberland counties. The lighthouse was later replaced with a stone monument which was then destroyed by a lightning strike in 1913. There's a much prettier trail from the Limington parking lot to the summit that isn't on this map. This week, getting to the trailhead for the Smith Trail on Sawyer Mountain required keeping the AMC Maine Mountain Guide next to me and a couple stops to reread it. Follow the old Sawyer Mountain Road to the right for 0.3 miles until you reach the next sign for the summit. From the back of the Limington parking area located off of ME Route 117, follow the rightmost trail which is the trail closest to the map box. Decent walk to get some exercise, but I wouldn't recommend it, at least from the Limington side. The eastern trailhead starts from the west side of Rt. A little bit of everything here. Also ran into an old stone wall that went for what seemed like miles and likely either delineates Limington from Tighten your hiking boots; you’re about to go back in time. Traveled up in what felt like an old creek bed. The Sherwood Libby Trail is a proper trail through the woods (as opposed to the Sawyer Mtn Road trail, which is much wider and more direct). Sep 4, 2017 - From Limerick: The Smith Trail starts from the back corner of the Limerick parking lot located near the end of the Sawyer Mountain Road. Traveled down on wooded High Pasture trail. "The very best view, from the highest mountain (Sawyer) in Limington, now belongs to the residents of Limington. Great trail system. Please keep you pet under control as there are many wild animals in the area. Hiking in Maine: Time travel on Sawyer Mountain’s trails. Look for the sign that marks the site of the whale oil light that was used for Portland Harbor navigation in the eighteenth century. The property offers good views from the summit of Sawyer Mountain and gives access to other summits, small gorges, brooks, cascades, ponds, and wetlands. Check out the newest articles in MTF Stories! Not sure about climbing the height of land for a 'rewarding view"...i did & there really isnt a view, trees block it.... A good Summer hike, I can't believe they used a hill this far inland as an aid to ship navigation, an interesting history. Hiking info, trail maps, and 7 trip reports from Sawyer Mountain (1,198 ft) in Maine Sawyer Mountain is visible from the ocean and sailors could line up the light with other points to guide their ships into the harbor. The trailhead is located 2.5 miles south of the junction of ME Routes 25 and 117. The trail ascends steeply for 0.2 miles then bears to the right across a small depression. At 1.0 miles, a trust trail sign marks the junction of the trail and the “New Skidway” logging road. The Sawyer Mountain Highlands rise more than one thousand feet over the floodplains of the Saco, Ossipee, and Little Ossipee rivers, supporting a diverse array … At 0.9 miles, you will pass the Estes Cemetery on the right. Bring your bug spray if hiking in spring. Easy to find and clear. It was an easy day trip from Portland, and while the views weren’t anything incredible, the hike itself was so varied and interesting that I had such a nice time. The trail to the summit of Sawyer Mountain on the Limington side is a 3.6 miles round trip and follows the old Sawyer Mountain Road. Limerick, ME 04048 With some peaks over 1,000 feet, these are the highest elevations in Maine south of the Saco River and comprise a large block of undeveloped land. Hiking info, trail maps, and trip reports from Sawyer Mountain (2,579 ft) in Maine Both are well-worth the effort. Sawyer Mountain Highlands “ An old discontinued road from Limington to Limerick, passing close to the Sawyer Mountain summit. The bugs (after spraying ourselves with bug spray) were minimal, although we had to reapply later in the hike. This summit can be reached from trailheads in Limerick or Limington. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage. Sawyer Mountain Sawyer Mountain is a summit in Knox County and has an elevation of 492 feet. Suffice to say I took Route 16 south; Route 25 to Porter; south on Route 160 to Limerick; left on Route 11 for 0.9 miles and left on Emery Corner Road and finally left on Sawyer Mountain Road which turned to dirt. The land is open for hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling on existing trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Bear left to the base of some cliffs and then follow the trail further to your left keeping the cliffs to your right. The Smith Trail is the nicest trail to the summit of Sawyer Mountain. In addition to the 1,400 acres on Sawyer Mountain, the trust protects the Jagolinzer Preserve (a loop at the intersection of Routes 25 and 117 that includes a … We understand the Sherwood Libby Trail is new…great job! PO Box 414 A bit disappointing that there is no Northern exposure. Follow the Emery Corner Road for 2 miles until it ends at the Sawyer Mountain Road. As historical points of interest it includes Estes Cemetery and the old Sawyer and Ebenezer Walker homesteads of which only the foundations remain. A little further, the side road on the left that is not chained off is the Limington Scenic Overlook Trail and an alternate route to Sawyer Mountain summit. But the views are mostly blocked and unspectacular. This is due to a gift of land deeded from Pete and Linda Childs and Deanie and Bill Blake to the town of Limington. The summit view isn’t great but worth it! The trailhead is 2.5 miles south of the junction of Routes 25 and 117 on the right; or 2.4 miles north of the junction of Routes 117 and 11 on the left. At the end of the series of cliffs, first bear right and then left following the marked trail through a small pass. On the Right-Of-Way, note the nine-foot deep gullies though which the trail passes. ...but view from summit is worth the hike...nice place to sit & have a lunch too. FSHT land is surrounded by private property so please be considerate of our neighbors. It is 2.4 miles round trip and for part of the way follows the old Sawyer Mountain Road. Riley Rd , Bend, OR 97703 Robert S. Sawyer Park 62999 O.B. A new password has been emailed to you. “The Sawyer Mountain Highlands are located in the largest un-fragmented block of undeveloped forested areas in York and Cumberland counties,” according to the Francis Small Heritage Trust. This hike starts from the flagged trail through the woods at the back of the parking area and returns via the old Sawyer Mountain Road. Still about 3 hours. Well marked! Your log in attempt was not successful. Tighten your hiking boots; you’re about to go back in time. There was an issue with your submission. Continue up the trail until you reach the Trust sign for the summit at the 1.5 mile mark. Turns out that was a different route. Parked in the Limerick, ME side off Sawyer Mountain Road. Views were ok but not spectacular. Bing Maps has a collection of great trails with directions to trail heads as well as photos. The old road was the main access to homes and farms on Sawyer Mountain until the road was officially discontinued over 100 years ago. One tenth of a mile later, the trail rejoins the old Sawyer Mountain Road and ascends steeply. The Sawyer Mountain Highlands are located about 30 miles west of Portland, Maine. Today’s hike in the Sawyer Mountain Highlands was wonderful! There are some steep areas, but nothing too taxing. Much of the experience was like walking in a dry stream bed. The Sawyer Mountain Highlands are located about 30 miles west of Portland, Maine. We went to the trailhead at Limington (117), got a map, and decided to go up the Sawyer Mountain Road. This camp was built in the 1940’s by the father of Sherwood Libby who was one of the Trust’s founders. Ft. single family home built in 1900. Great terrain. Riley Rd , Bend, OR 97703 Natural Heritage Hikes is a project of the Maine Natural Areas Program in partnership with Maine Trail Finder. Made the climb quick. The trail remains straight and level for the first 0.2 miles. At 0.8 miles, the trail reaches “The New Road” which was built at the turn of the century to provide access to Sawyer Mountain from the Norton Road. Turn left on the Sawyer Mountain Road and follow it for 1.1 miles down and up hills to the parking lot which is on the right hand side of the road. 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