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I just checked with the Ravine Lodge. Pack animals, including goats, are permitted on the DOC trails. It's been a while since I have hiked Moosilauke. That may be a good one for next summer!

Goats can carry up to about 25% of their body weight. For a fully grown Alpine wether that can be as much as 55lbs. I haven't started loading mine yet, and won't for another year. Next summer he'll get used to the pack with just a few pounds. Food wise they will try anything and don't...

I hike with a wether (castrated male) and a doe. They are not aggressive, but they are still kept on a leash at all times. A goats first instinct is to run from any perceived danger. But if they can’t run (because they are leashed) they will face down the threat. The most common problem we...

When I'm checking regulations I search ‘pack animals’, ‘livestock’ and ‘pets’. I consider them to be all three :) Pack animals are not permitted on the AT. They seem to be generally allowed elsewhere with a couple exceptions, Monadnock being one. There are a couple of state park campsites in NH...

just to clarify, I'm not asking for goat friendly suggestions. i'll research the rules before we go. Just looking to find some of the more open granite loops in the 8-10 mi range. thanks!

I'm breaking in a couple of Alpine goat kids in eastern/central MA. We're graduating from local conservation trails and looking to find the next challenges. An excellent terrain example would be Monadnock, though pack animals are not permitted there and we respect the rules and regs. Any...