East Royce Trail - Hiking trail near Bethel, Maine, United States - Description
| Name | East Royce Trail | |
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| Summary | Climb to the summit of East Royce Mountain | |
| 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 | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/recreation/hiking/east_royce.html | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
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.
The trailhead is on the west side of Route 113, just north of Evans Notch.
| Latitude | 44.3050863212 degrees / 44° 18.305' / 44° 18' 18.31" |
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| Longitude | -70.9897255898 degrees / -70° 59.384' / -70° 59' 23.01" |
| Created by Nick on 12/07/2007 |
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- Comments
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