Pleasant Mountain
About
Pleasant Mountain is a summit in western Maine, about 6 miles from the town of Bridgton. Several trails lead toward it, and hikers can choose among a handful of named routes that start close by or approach along its ridges. For comfortable hiking weather, September is a good bet. A nearby weather station near Bridgton typically averages highs around 69°F and lows near 48°F that month, while July highs typically reach about 78°F. That station sits well below the summit, so expect cooler temperatures up high than those figures suggest. The closest options are the Bald Peak Trail and the Ledges Trail, each about a tenth of a mile away. The North Ridge Trail lies about 1.3 miles off and the Southwest Ridge Trail about 2.1 miles away, giving several ways to plan a day on the mountain.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,999 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Pleasant Mountain
Maine
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–78°F and lows of 42–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bridgton 3 Nw, ME weather station, 4.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan28° high7° low
- Feb31° high8° low
- Mar40° high19° low
- Apr54° high30° low
- May66° high42° low
- Jun73° high52° low
- Jul78° high57° low
- Aug76° high56° low
- Sep69° high48° low
- Oct57° high37° low
- Nov45° high27° low
- Dec34° high16° low
The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Nearby
- Bald Peak TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Ledges TrailHiking0.1 mi
- North Ridge TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Southwest Ridge TrailHiking2.1 mi
- Mount Tom TrailHiking4.8 mi
- Peggy's Pasture LoopHiking5.8 mi
- RopedRock climbing7 mi
- Jockey Cap BoulderingRock climbing7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
