Goat Trail
A short, steep climb to the summit of Norumbega.
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Goat Trail Details
This trail (formerly known as the Norumbega Mountain Trail) climbs Norumbega Mountain, which parallels the eastern edge of Somes Summit. The mountain provides great views of the only fjord on the east coast as well as the western mountains of Mount Desert Island. The trail is level near the mountain's base, but gets significantly harder as it begins its ascent. This short, steep climb to the summit is aptly named the Goat Trail because the sunny open ledges require hikers to have mountain-goat characteristics to scramble up Norumbega's ridges. Trailheads From Brown Mountain Parking Lot, off of State Route 198.
Difficulty
High
Distance
2.5 miles
Estimated time
90 minutes
Region
N/A
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Hadlock Brook Trail
The trail skirting Upper Hadlock Pond.
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Parkman Mountain Trail
This trail features open views and provides access to rounded, rocky peaks.
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Norumbega Mountain
The westernmost peak on the east side of Mount Desert Island, reaching a height of 852 feet.
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Parkman Mountain Parking Area
This is a small parking lot accessing the carriage roads.
0.3 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.
