French Mountain is an easy hike covering 0.8 miles with 183 feet of elevation gain, featuring a loop trail thattakes an average of 25 minutes to complete. The trail climbs the ridge of French Mountain (716 feet) to reach a rocky precipice with stunning views of Long Pond, plus vistas of tiny Whittier Pond to the east, Mount Phillip to the northeast, Great Pond, and Belgrade Lakes Village. The trail is popular for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, andturkey vultures usually roost in French Mountain’s rocky face and can often be seen riding the thermals overhead. The trail is managed by the 7 Lakes Alliance, andfeatures an audio tour accessible via cell phone for learning about the mountain’s natural history.