Mount Blue via Hedgehog Hill

This challenging mountain bike route typically takes around 2 hours and 36 minutes to complete. However, actual time can vary based on your fitness level, technical skill, and how often you stop to enjoy the views.

No, this trail is rated as Black Diamond for mountain biking, indicating advanced difficulty. It's a rugged, remote, and challenging route with technical rocky sections, steep hills, roots, and potentially muddy areas. It is not recommended for beginners.

The terrain is characterized by rugged, multi-use doubletrack. Riders can expect numerous steep hills, rocky sections, loose surfaces, roots, and mudholes. There are also fun rock slabs near the summit of Hedgehog Hill. Portions of the route may follow gravel roads.

Yes, the ledgy summit of Hedgehog Hill (1,402 feet) offers excellent westward vistas through Byron Notch, showcasing West Mountain, Old Blue, Elephant Mountain, Tumbledown, The Jacksons, and Blueberry Mountain. There are two picnic tables at the summit. The route also passes by Mount Blue.

Specific trailhead parking information is not detailed in the provided data, but as the trail is located within Mount Blue State Park, you would typically access it via the park's main entrances or designated parking areas. It's advisable to check the official Mount Blue State Park website for current parking locations and regulations.

Yes, as this trail is located within Mount Blue State Park, entrance fees are typically required. It's best to check the official Maine State Parks website for current fee schedules and any specific permit requirements before your visit.

The trail is generally multi-use and open to mountain bikers, hikers, and horseback riders. While specific dog regulations for this particular trail are not detailed, dogs are typically allowed in Mount Blue State Park but must be kept on a leash. Always confirm park-specific pet policies before you go.

The trail is open during the summer season. Given its rugged nature and potential for mud, late spring through early fall is generally the best time to ride, avoiding the wettest periods. Always check local trail conditions before heading out.

Yes, it is recommended to ride the Hedgehog Hill Loop counter-clockwise. This approach helps manage a particularly steep and technical section found on Chandler Hill more effectively, making the overall experience more enjoyable.

Given the trail's remote and challenging nature, you should bring plenty of water, a basic repair kit (including spare tubes, pump, and tools), and appropriate safety gear. Cell service can be limited or nonexistent, so be prepared for self-sufficiency.

The route incorporates the Hedgehog Hill Loop, suggesting it is primarily a loop trail. However, sections may involve out-and-back segments or connections to other trails within the park.

Yes, the route also passes through sections of the Multiiuse Trail, the Mount Blue Trail, and the Snowmobile Weld Maine trails.