Norumbega Mountain Loop

Norumbega Mountain Loop klimt abrupt via de Goat Trail over granieten blokken naar de top van Norumbega Mountain. Daarna volgt een langere bosafdaling met…

Route overview

Norumbega Mountain Loop klimt abrupt via de Goat Trail over granieten blokken naar de top van Norumbega Mountain. Daarna volgt een langere bosafdaling met uitzichten op Somes Sound en natte boardwalkpassages langs Lower Hadlock Pond.

Trail facts

Country
United States
Region
Mount Desert Island — Somes Sound
Distance
5.1 km
Typical duration
3.5 hours
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation gain
Not officially published
Best season
Check current official conditions
Trail type
Loop

Route finding

Waymarking
Exact reviewed route line is pending; use the official source for current route details.
Navigation difficulty
Route line pending

Difficulty and terrain context

Technical difficulty
challenging

Safety context

De Goat Trail is kort maar zeer steil en glad bij regen. Boardwalks kunnen smal en nat zijn. Vermijd de topkam bij onweer en houd rekening met modder, wortels en teken.

Highlights

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Primary source

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