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Tumbledown Mountain — Summits 26.6 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 577401
At 3,054 feet of elevation, Tumbledown Mountain rises above Franklin County, Maine as a named summit on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 26.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Tumbledown Mountain in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577401). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tumbledown Mountain sits at 44.75007° N, 70.54884° W (DMS 44°45′00″ N, 70°32′56″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,054 ft / 931 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tumbledown Mountain itself. The ones closest to Tumbledown Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 1.6 mi |
| Potter Hill | Weld | — | 3.6 mi |
| Blueberry Mountain | Madrid | — | 3.6 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Jackson Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Roxbury | — | 5.9 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Weld | — | 6.5 mi |
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 7.1 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Houghton | — | 7.5 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Mountain Quadrangle
The Jackson Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Tumbledown Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Dolly Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Southwest Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Noon Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Blue Mountains | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 6 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 6.7 mi |
| Witham Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7 mi |
| Witham Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Tumbledown Mountain is #8 of 9 summits with recorded elevation in Franklin County, Maine.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Tumbledown Mountain ranks #512 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 60%).
Historical record
Tumbledown Mountain is a mountain in Franklin County, Maine. The mountain is a popular hiking spot in western Maine, with trailheads located on Byron Road in unincorporated Township 6, north of Weld. It is distinguished by an alpine pond just below the summit. Tumbledown offers trails of varying difficulty for different hikers. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Tumbledown Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.750°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Tumbledown Mountain track the nearby Tumbledown Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tumbledown Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Little Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Jackson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Byron Notch | Gaps | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Jackson Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tumbledown Mountain located?
Tumbledown Mountain is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 26.6 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tumbledown Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tumbledown Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tumbledown Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577401 on the Jackson Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tumbledown Mountain?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Tumbledown Mountain?
Tumbledown Mountain rises to 3,054 feet (931 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q7852561.