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East Royce Trail

Basic Information:

Type: Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total): 3.0 miles / 4.8 km
Elevation Gain: 1,650 feet / 503 meters
Minimum Elevation: 1,420 feet / 433 meters
Maximum Elevation: 3,070 feet / 936 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Mountain Views - Summit
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rating: Trail has not been rated.
Nearby Town: Bethel, Maine, United States

Description:

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The trail crosses Evans Brook, climbs steeply and crosses other small brooks in the first 0.5-mile. The trail reaches the junction of the Royce Connector Trail at 1.0 mile. Stay right on the East Royce Trail, coming to open ledges at 1.1 miles. At 1.4 miles there are southern views, then the trail turns right and climbs to the summit of East Royce Mountain. Continue 0.1 miles to a path turning right (north) to a large ledge with views to the north and west.