Goldsborough Trail,
Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge

Located 11.6 miles from Bar Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
2,383 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Petit Manan Goldsborough Trail

Elevation

The Goldsborough Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of -95 ft. and an elevation range of 95 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi-95 ft0 ft95 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
38 min5.060 ft105 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
38 min8.8105 ft60 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Goldsborough Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Sullivan, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Tunk Lake, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cherryfield, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Bar Harbor, ME
  5. Topo Map: Winter Harbor, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Petit Manan Point, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Seal Harbor, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Schoodic Head, ME
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Petit Manan Point OE S, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Goldsborough Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,383 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Goldsborough Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 38 minutes in one direction and in 38 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.