SUMMARY
I had been running on trails most of the year as I found them more enjoyable than road running, and easier on my legs. I typically stuck to flat trails around my house, but on a whim I decided to run up a mountain. If a very small mountain.
From the small parking lot on Webbs Mills Road I followed the Bri-Mar Trail to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain and part way down the far side. The trails branched out in several places and crossed what were likely old roads, so some guesswork was needed. The run was just under 3 miles with 700′ elevation gain and took me less than 40 minutes to complete.
Map of run (interactive map)
The parking lot for the Bri-Mar Trail was a small fenced-in pulloff in a field next to the Webbs Mills Road. The trail crossed privately owned land, so it was important to stay on the trail.
Maine Wanderlust 