French Mountain

Clayton & Cindy Putnam

June 12, 2022 ( update) . . . French Mountain is a wonderful hiking experience with great views in the Belgrade Lakes Region. Located in Rome ( Maine) off Rt. 27, eastern side of Watson Pond Road . . . all ages will enjoy this moderately easy trail loop! In 2021, I’d rate this a solid 4.7 experience hiking French Mountain. Took me about 30 minutes to reach the 716 ft. peak! The million $ views include Great Pond, North Pond, Long Pond, and Whittier Pond. Several vantage points at the peak for bird watching, and camera shots of the lakes. Careful with kids, especially with drop offs near the rock ledges at the peak! My wife & I hiked this June 12, 2022, it’s a 1.2 mile loop trail. . . She spotted a Red Shouldered Hawk! Thanks to the different organizations that preserve & protect & maintain these natural resources: Belgrade Lakes Association Pine Island Camp BRCA Seven Lakes Alliance Maine Dept. Agriculture, Conservation, Forestry List of Trails in Belgrade Region French Mountain Mount Phillip The Mountain Round Top Trail Sanders Hill Trail Fogg Island Preserve Trail “A” Trail Mountain ( McGaffey Mt.) 1990 - Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance ( BRCA) Established this protected area & trailhead. Note: Water quality is excellent in Belgrade Lakes! If Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Oxygen levels are held in check, average water clarity in Maine is 12 feet . . . Great Pond’s water clarity is 21 ft. deep !

Shara Marquis

Quick up and down hike. Great views, but very busy on nice days. Without stopping, it took me about 23 minutes.

Shawn Elkins

I went there today with a friend even though the snow cover was awesome the trail wasn't bad at all and the scenery was beautiful as always.

Vince Altavilla

Almost don't want to review this spot because I want it all to myself. Great hike for a late afternoon/early evening! Really nice views too.