Near Flying Mountain Trail
Flying Mountain Summit Marker
Near Flying Mountain Trail
View from Flying Mountain overlook
Near Flying Mountain Trail
View from Flying Mountain overlook
Near Flying Mountain Trail
Trail entrance from parking lot
Near Flying Mountain Trail
On Flying Mountain.

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Flying Mountain Trail

4.0 (12 Ratings)
An easy rock step trail leading to a quiet and peaceful outlook.
0.9
mi
Distance
272
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.91mi
Distance
272ft
Elevation Gain
262ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
278ft
High Point
12ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking lot, you'll see two trailheads; Flying Mountain is the closest to the road. This trail has a number of stone steps right from the start, making it fairly easy to find. The short trail takes you to a beautiful overlook of a small town and waterways. To the east, you'll be overlooking Somes Sound and Northeast Harbor. Enjoy the scenic views, as many of the other trails look the opposite direction! Most of your journey will take you under fairly dense tree cover, which provides shade in the summer months and a colorful hike in the fall. All of those trees also mean that there are plenty of roots, so keep an eye out for them. Don't forget to find the 1934 Reference Marker before heading back down to your vehicle!

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Contributors
Chevon Powell