Maine · Hiking

Whistle Stop Trail

15.8 mi
one way
303 ft
climb
495 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Aug–Oct
best months

Whistle Stop Trail is a 15.8-mile point-to-point hike in Maine, starting and ending within about a quarter mile of Livermore Falls. The route rises from 342 feet to 495 feet, with a total elevation gain of 303 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 4%. Bikes are allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Livermore Falls show July highs around 80°F with lows near 57°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. Foundry Trail lies just 0.2 miles away, and Blue Trail and Red Trail are each about 1.7 miles off. North Jay White Granite Park is roughly 4.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Whistle Stop Trail

    Best months: August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      28° / 6°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      31° / 6°

      9 wet · 7 snow

    3. Mar

      39° / 17°

      9 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      53° / 30°

      11 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      66° / 41°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 50°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 57°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 54°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 45°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 35°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 24°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / 15°

      11 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Livermore Falls 1 E, ME, 1.6 mi away at 380 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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