Goose Eye Mountain (Oxford County)

Looking toward the East Peak.

Physical Description:Goose Eye Mountain, at 3,860-feet, is a very tall and steep mountain in the midst of the Mahoosuc Range in far west Maine. It is part of the Mahoosuc Public Reserve Land. The mountain is flanked to the south by Mt.Carlo and to the east by East Peak, another mountain on the list.
The summit of Goose Eye Mountain is just off the Appalachian Trail. The steep peak is covered in bald slabs, and the eastern side of the peak includes a rocky ridge with scattered views. There is a 360-degree view from the summit. Mountains that can be seen include Mt.Washington, Mt.Adams, Mt.Waumbek, Mt.Cabot, the Percy Peaks, Mahoosuc Arm, Old Speck, East Peak, Puzzle Mountain, Sunday River Whitecap, Speckled Mountain, and the Carter-Moriah Range.
The southern slope of the mountain is also covered in alpine meadows, which the Appalachian Trail ascends. The eastern ridge is the same.

Trail Overview & Camping:There are two main ways of climbing the mountain. The Wright Trail (5.1) ascends the eastern side, while the Goose Eye Trail (2.9) ascends from the west. Both sides are strenuous. The Wright Trail is more scenic, as it ascends an open ridge. Mt.Carlo can also be combined with Goose Eye Mountain to make a very scenic loop. The Appalachian Trail also goes down the Mahoosuc Range.
Tentsites can be found on the Wright Trail, as well as multiple sites and shelters on the Appalachian Trail. More info is in the AMC Maine Mountain Guide.

History & Lists:Goose Eye Mountain's name is likely a corruption of the name "Goose High" as it is noted that flocks of geese seemingly fly just high enough to clear the mountain.
The peak is also on New England 100 Highest.

GALLERY

Looking toward Success Pond and Nash Stream Forest.

Looking into the White Mountains.

The Northern Mahoosucs.

What Can Be Seen...

The White Mountains from Goose Eye Mountain.

Goose Eye Mountain offers a grand view. Does it interest you? Then consider staying overnight and climbing it for sunrise, or doing it with other nearby peaks, like East Peak and Mt.Carlo. Get out there and enjoy the scenery!