Norumbega Mountain
The westernmost peak on the east side of Mount Desert Island, reaching a height of 852 feet.
Plan Around Norumbega Mountain
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Norumbega Mountain Details
Visitors can access Norumbega Mountain, a somewhat isolated peak on the east shore of Somes Sound, via the Goat Trail (formerly known as the Norumbega Mountain Trail). The short, steep climb up the mountain offers great views of the only fjord on the east coast and the western mountains of Mount Desert Island. Norumbega is the Algonquin word for "quiet waters." The mountain was formerly known as Brown Mountain and opposite its southeast base is the Brown Mountain Gate/Carriage House, a The Tudor-revival structure designed by prominent New York architect Grovesnor Atterbury that was completed in 1932.
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Nearby Parks Around Norumbega Mountain
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Norumbega Mountain
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0.3 mi away
Hadlock Brook Trail
The trail skirting Upper Hadlock Pond.
0.3 mi away
Parkman Mountain Trail
This trail features open views and provides access to rounded, rocky peaks.
0.4 mi away
Parkman Mountain Parking Area
This is a small parking lot accessing the carriage roads.
0.4 mi away
Hadlock Brook (Parkman Mountain)
A moderate 4-mile loop with unique views and access to three Acadia bridges, including the famous Waterfall Bridge.
