Bar Harbor trails

The Precipice Loop offers a thrilling yet challenging hiking experience in Acadia National Park. Hikers will enjoy sweeping views over Frenchman Bay and the surrounding coastline, with sections of the trail providing dramatic cliffside scrambles, iron rungs, and narrow ledges. As you ascend, the route unveils…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 351 m • Maximum elevation: 317 m

The Great Head Loop Trail in Acadia National Park offers a memorable coastal hike with sweeping views of the rugged Maine shoreline. Along the way, hikers are treated to panoramic vistas of Sand Beach, Gorham Mountain, and the Beehive, as well as glimpses of Thunder Hole across the bay. The trail combines…

Distance: 2.5 Km • Elevation gain: 62 m • Maximum elevation: 39 m

Thi loop hike presents an engaging mix of challenging climbs and stunning vistas. Starting with the steep ascent of The Beehive, hikers are treated to breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding landscapes, making the effort worthwhile. As the trail meanders down to The Bowl—a serene, reflective…

Distance: 5.8 Km • Elevation gain: 239 m • Maximum elevation: 150 m

Hiking the Cadillac North Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park offers a mix of scenic beauty and physical challenge. As you ascend, you'll be surrounded by lush forests and striking pink granite formations, with several viewpoints providing breathtaking looks at Frenchman Bay, Bar Harbor and the surrounding…

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 342 m • Maximum elevation: 458 m

The Ocean Path Trail offers a scenic journey along the rugged coastline of Mount Desert Island. Starting from Sand Beach, the path leads hikers past notable landmarks such as Thunder Hole, known for its impressive wave sounds, and culminates at the striking Otter Cliffs. The trail features diverse terrain,…

Distance: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 140 m • Maximum elevation: 32 m

The Gorham Mountain Loop in Acadia National Park offers a captivating blend of scenic views and diverse terrain. Hikers can enjoy sweeping vistas of the rocky coastline and distant Cadillac Mountain, as well as charming glimpses of Sand Beach and the surrounding natural beauty. The trail features a mix of…

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 193 m • Maximum elevation: 150 m

The Beehive Loop in Acadia National Park offers a thrilling hiking experience with stunning views as a reward for the effort. As you ascend the Beehive Trail, the path features rocky scrambles, iron rungs, and spectacular panoramas of the Maine coastline, including Sand Beach and Champlain Mountain. The…

Distance: 2.7 Km • Elevation gain: 163 m • Maximum elevation: 148 m

The Great Head Loop Trail offers a scenic and moderately challenging hike. As the trail winds through a mix of forest and exposed cliffs, you'll enjoy panoramic ocean views, including sights of Sand Beach, The Beehive, and Thunder Hole. The loop also features some historical interest with remnants of an old…

Distance: 2.6 Km • Elevation gain: 72 m • Maximum elevation: 40 m

The Precipice Loop is a highly challenging and adventurous hike, renowned for its steep, exposed cliffs and iron rungs that assist hikers in ascending the vertical face of Champlain Mountain. The climb offers dramatic views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding landscapes, but it demands both physical stamina…

Distance: 4.5 Km • Elevation gain: 359 m • Maximum elevation: 317 m

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Distance: 2.5 Km • Elevation gain: 161 m • Maximum elevation: 149 m

Loop hike to Cadillac Mountain via Cadillac North Ridge Trail, Great Pond Hill and Gorge Path in the Acadia National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Island #Forest #Park #Lake

Distance: 8.0 Km • Elevation gain: 395 m • Maximum elevation: 455 m

Loop hike from Sand Beach to Gorham Mountain and The Beehive via Bowl Trail, Beehive Trail, The Bowl, Gorham Mountain Trail, Cadillac Cliffs Path, Monument Cove, Thunder Hole and Ocean Path in the Acadia National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park #Ocean #Atlantic #Sea, #Lake #Island

Distance: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 265 m • Maximum elevation: 150 m

Loop hike from Eagle Lake to Hulls Cove via Breakneck Road, Breakneck Ponds, Hulls Cove Road, Paradise Hill Carriage Road, Witch Hole Pond, Witch Hole Pond Carriage Road and Duck Brook Falls in the Acadia National Park on the Mount Desert Island. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Nature #Forest

Distance: 12.2 Km • Elevation gain: 184 m • Maximum elevation: 114 m