- PLACES / GLASSY MOUNTAIN AT CARL SANDBURG
This trail takes you from the goat farm to the summit of Glassy Mountain, a granite bald with a nice view of the surrounding area. It is a gradual climb all the way up, and is a wide, well-used trail. Total distance from the goat farm is about 3 miles; from the parking lot is about 4.
ADA Accessible
NoStroller Friendly
NoWater Fountain
YesBathrooms
NoPet Friendly
YesNearby convenience store
YesCamping Nearby
NoEmergency support within 5 miles
YesTrail Length/Type
4.00 mi., Out & Back
Helpful Trail Information
Shaded Hike, Viewpoint, Visitor Center, and Wildlife Viewing This mountain is great for a child’s first summit, since it is not too steep or too precarious at the top. No trip to Carl Sandburg Home is complete without a visit to the goat farm!
