Tumbledown Pond (mountain) — alpine pond / swim spot

Weld · High-elevation pond on Tumbledown Mountain loop — cold; not the same as Tumbledown Dick Falls on Nahmakanta.

alpine pond / swim spot · Yes . cold alpine. expert hikers only

Key facts

Swimming

Yes . cold alpine. expert hikers only

Access

Public

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

Swimming
Paddling
Family visits

Skip

You want moving water or cliff jumps
Remote roads after storms
Unverified water quality after heavy rain

Before you go

  • Verify access rules, parking, and seasonal conditions before visiting.
  • https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks_trails/hiking/documents/Tumbledown.pdf
  • Public
  • Watch for algae, boat traffic, and seasonal rules.
  • Some access points are landings, not beaches.