LehighMap-MountainGoats

The Mountain Goats Trail runs along the north shore of the quarry lake. With lots of ups and downs, plus a few tight spots and rocky sections, this is one of the tougher bits of singletrack at Lehigh Portland Trails. Riding east-to-west, the trail is not so bad, but eastbound is more challenging, with several steep punchy climbs. There are a couple of places to pause towards the center of the route, to take in the view of the shimmering lake waters. The eastern part of the trail flows through hardwood trees, which the western half has more rocks, as well as some broken concrete and metal debris to dodge, remnants of the property’s industrial past.

Surface: Natural
Length: About 0.5 miles
Difficulty: This is a challenging trail for most cyclists, with some areas of technical difficulty, plus several steep punch climbs, especially if ridden eastbound.

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Mountain Goats Trail Photo Tour

The Mountain Goats Trail begins with a short plunge off the Backbone Trail, onto the bluffs overlooking the lake.
The Mountain Goats Trail begins with a short plunge off the Backbone Trail, onto the bluffs overlooking the lake.
Follow this open ridge above the lake, but be careful!
Follow this open ridge above the lake, but be careful!
There is a quick downhill, followed by a long benchcut section, followed by another sharp downhill. It rides pretty easy westbound, but it's a tough pull going east.
There is a quick downhill, followed by a long benchcut section, followed by another sharp downhill. It rides pretty easy westbound, but it’s a tough pull going east.
The Mountain Goats Trail winds through the trees along the lake, following the contours of the land.
The Mountain Goats Trail winds through the trees along the lake, following the contours of the land.
The trail opens up a number of times to provide expansive views of the lake. Pause to take it in, or rail that bermed turn.
The trail opens up a number of times to provide expansive views of the lake. Pause to take it in, or rail that bermed turn.
Towards the western end of the Mountain Goats Trail, the route passed through an area that had been used as a dumping ground for many years. Work on your bike-handling skills as you weave between the trees and dodge various types of debris and rubble.
Towards the western end of the Mountain Goats Trail, the route passed through an area that had been used as a dumping ground for many years. Work on your bike-handling skills as you weave between the trees and dodge various types of debris and rubble.

 

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