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Otter Cove Trail

Otter Cove trail is an out and back moderately trafficked trail located near otter cove. It connects the Gorham mountain trail to the Quarry trail which connects to Blackwoods campground. This trail is easy and dog friendly. It also connects near park Loop Road near otter cove.

Park at Gorham Mountain Trail parking lot.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.4 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 90 ft
Elevation Loss 20 ft

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Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
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Penobscot Mountain Trail

Penobscot Mountain Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Northeast Harbor. The trail starts out at the bottom of Penobscot Mountain. When approaching the summit, the trail gets rocky, and you get a great view of the sea and the park. The Penobscot Mountain Trail connects to Spring Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Deer Brook Trail, and Sargent South Ridge Trail. Penobscot Mountain Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Jordan Pond house Parking Area then walk down Spring Trail until it reaches Penobscot Mountain Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length 2.2 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 1260 ft
Elevation Loss 240 ft

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Length
2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
750+ feet (28)
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Perpendicular Trail

The Perpendicular Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located next to Long Pond near Southwest Harbor. This trail features a steep hike up to the summit of Mansell Mountain. The Perpendicular Trail connects to Long Pond Trail and Mansell Mountain Trail. The Perpendicular Trail is rated as advanced since there are parts that you have to climb up with metal rungs.

Parking is at Long Pond Parking Area off of Long Pond Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 960 ft
Elevation Loss 100 ft

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Pemetic North West Trail

Pemetic Northwest Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Bar Harbor. The trail is a steep rocky wooded climb up to Pemetic Mountain. Once at the top the peak of Pemetic Mountain gives a great view of the park and Jordan Pond. The Pemetic Northwest Trail connects to the Bubble Divide Trail and Pemetic North Ridge Trail. The Pemetic Northwest Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Parking at Bubble Divide Trailhead off of Park Loop Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.4 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 740 ft
Elevation Loss 0 ft

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Pemetic North Ridge Trail

Pemetic North Ridge Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Bar Harbor. The trail starts in a large pine forest and climbs up to the peak of Pemetic Mountain that gives you a great 360-degree view of the park. Pemetic North Ridge Trail connects to Pemetic Northwest Trail, Pemetic South Ridge Trail, and Bubbles/ Wildwoods. The Pemetic North Ridge Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Bubble Pond Parking Area off of Park Loop Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.1 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 980 ft
Elevation Loss 70 ft

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Length
1 to 2 miles (27)
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Pemetic South Ridge Trail

Pemetic South Ridge Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Bar Harbor. The trail is the most gradual climb up to Pemetic Mountain that goes through a pike forest up to the rocky ridge of the mountain. Pemetic South Ridge Trail connects to Bubbles & Jordan Pond path, Pemetic Northwest Trail, and Pemetic North Ridge Trail. The Pemetic South Ridge Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking at Jordan Pond Path Parking Area then hike down Bubbles & Jordan Pond path until you reach the trailhead of Pemetic South Ridge Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.0 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 830 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Precipice Trail

Precipice Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located at Champlain Mountain near Bar Harbor. Precipice Trail features rugged no technical climbing with iron rungs with an open cliff face. The Precipice Trail connects to Orange & Black Path, Champlain North Ridge Trail, Beachcroft Path, Champlain South Ridge Trail, and Murphy Lane. This trail is not recommended for small children or people with a fear of heights. Precipice Trail is rated advanced.

Off road parking at trail head on Park Loop Road.

This trail is closed yearly from March-August for peregrine falcon nesting season. For this reason, the team cannot provide a TrailView at this time. Please consult alternate resources if you intend to hike the Precipice.

Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 1070 ft
Elevation Loss 120 ft

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Razorback Trail

Razorback Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located next to Long Pond near Southwest Harbor. The trail features a steep hike up to the summit of Mansell Mountain. The Razorback Trail connects to the Great Notch Trail, Bernard Mountain Trail, Mansell-Razorback Connector, and the Gilley Trail. The Razorback Trail is rated as an advanced trail.

Parking is at Gilley Field Parking Area off of Long Pond Road then walk the Cold Brook Trail to get there.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 670 ft
Elevation Loss 210 ft

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Elevation Gain
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Sargent East Cliffs Trail

Sargent East Cliffs Trail is a lightly trafficked trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Bar Harbor. The trail is short and rugged, going through a mostly forested area to the peak of Sargent Mountain. The Sargent East Cliffs Trail connects to Deer Brook Trail, Prescott Mountain loop, Sargent South Ridge Trail, and Sargent Northwest Trail.

Parking is at Bubbles Divide Trailhead off of Park Loop Road then walk down Bubbles Divide and Deer Brook Trail until you get to Sargent East Cliffs Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.6 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 750 ft
Elevation Loss 0 ft

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Quarry Trail

Quarry Trail is an out and back moderately trafficked trail located near Otter Creek. This trail connects the Blackwoods Campground to the otter cove trail. It also goes up to Cadillac south ridge trail through Blackwoods Campground. This trail is dog-friendly.

Park on Park Loop Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.8 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 140 ft
Elevation Loss 110 ft

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Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
100 to 250 feet (30)

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