Bald Mountain in Washington Township (most people just say Weld) is absolutely one of the best on the list. It features 360-degree panoramic views, which, on clear days, feature the Conway-Fryeburg area mountains to the South, and Mount Katahdin to the North. If you’re into geology, the metamorphic schist bedrock is really neat as well. You can also extend the hike and continue on to neighboring Saddleback Wind Mountain to the South.
The trailhead sign on Route 156. March, 2018 Bald Mountain as seen from the straightaway on Route 156. May, 2017 Wind-blown snow formations in front of a view toward Webb Lake, the Tumbledown-Jacksons-Blueberry range, and Mount Blue. March, 2018 North-facing summit panorama. Mount Katahdin can be seen off in the distance about two thirds of the way through the photo from left. October, 2011 The summit of Bald Mountain, featuring the metamorphic schist bedrock, broken off to the South (left) “roche moutonee”-style by southward moving glaciers of the past. September, 2005 Bald Mountain (right) and neighboring Saddleback Wind Mountain (left) from Wilson Pond in Downtown Wilton. March, 2018 Bald Mountain as seen from the straightaway on Route 156. October, 2003 Looking North toward Mount Blue (left) and the Kinney-s Head – Gleason Mountain – Wilder Hill ridge line (right). October, 2011 Looking Northeast. Mount Katahdin can be seen off in the distance in the center. March, 2018 Looking North toward Mount Blue, Hills Pond, and Route 156. September, 2005 Looking East. March, 2018 Looking West toward the Presidential and Mahoosuc Ranges. October, 2011 Looking West toward Webb Lake and the Tumbledown – Jackson Mountains – Blueberry Mountain range. March, 2018