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Asticou & Jordan Pond Path

Asticou and Jordan Pond Path is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Northwest Harbor. The trail is a casual hike that goes over stone stairs and wooden bridges through a nice wooded forest. The Asticou and Jordan Pond Path connects to Sargent South Ridge Trail, Penobscot Mountain Trail, Lower Amphitheatre, and Spring Trail. The Asticou and Jordan Pond Path is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Jordan Pond Path Parking Area off of Park Loop Road then go to Spring Trail over to Asticou and Jordan Pond Path.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 2.0 mi
Elevation Gain 360 ft
Elevation Loss 340 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
250 to 500 feet (27)

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Asticou Ridge Trail

The Asticou Ridge Trail is a lightly trafficked loop trail located near Seal Harbor. The trail connects to the Eliot Mountain Trail and to the Asticou And Jordan Pond Path.

Parking can be found along the road on Route 3, at the Eliot Mountain Trailhead.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Easy
Length 0.7 mi
Elevation Gain 170 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Easy (45)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
100 to 250 feet (30)
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Summit (34)

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Bald Peak

Bald Peak is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Northwest Harbor. The trail follows steam up a trail that goes up to Bald Peak through a forest. The Bald Peak connects to Parkman Mountain Trail, Hadlock Loop, and Hadlock Brook Trail.

Parking is at Parkman Mountain Parking Area then hike the Hadlock Loop until you reach the trailhead of Bald Peak Trail.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 0.9 mi
Elevation Gain 790 ft
Elevation Loss 150 ft

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Beachcroft Path

Beachcroft Path is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Bar Harbor. The trail starts in the woods and leads to stone steps with a good view of the valley. At the summit of Champlain Mountain, there are great views of the park below. The Beachcroft Path connects to Jesup path, Kurt Diederich's Climb, Kane Path, Champlain North Ridge Trail, and Champlain South Ridge Trail.

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Parking is at Beachcroft Path Parking Area on Otter Creek Drive.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Hard
Length 1.0 mi
Elevation Gain 990 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Hard (29)
Length
1 to 2 miles (27)
Elevation Gain
750+ feet (28)
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Summit (34)

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Amphitheater Trail

Amphitheater Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Northeast Harbor. The trail is a nice hike through a lush evergreen forest and over the Amphitheater bridge. The Amphitheater Trail connects to Hadlock Brook trail, Sargent South Ridge Trail, and Lower Amphitheater.

Parking is at Norumbega Mountain Pull parking off of State Route 3, then walk down Hadlock Brook trail till you get to Amphitheater trail.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 1.2 mi
Elevation Gain 690 ft
Elevation Loss 30 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
1 to 2 miles (27)
Elevation Gain
500 to 750 feet (23)

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Anvil Trail

Anvil Trail is a moderately trafficked trail near Winter Harbor, across the harbor from the rest of Acadia National Park. The Anvil trail is a wooded hike through a spruce-fir forest. The Anvil Trail connects to Schoodic Head Trail, East Trail, and Buck Cove Mountain Trail. This trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Trailhead on Mountain Road at the loop.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 0.9 mi
Elevation Gain 510 ft
Elevation Loss 120 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
500 to 750 feet (23)

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Beech Cliff Loop

Beech Cliff Loop is a ladder trail located near echo lake. Going Counter clockwise around the loop is ideal so that you only go up the ladder rungs. It is on a cliff face and has a great view of echo lake. This trail is not recommended for dogs due to the ladder rungs.

Parking is at Echo Lake parking lot.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Hard
Length 0.6 mi
Elevation Gain 180 ft
Elevation Loss 100 ft

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Beech Mountain Loop

Beech Mountain Loop is a heavily trafficked trail that is located between Long Pond and Echo Lake near Southwest Harbor. This trail features a hike through a forest valley that ascends to Beech Mountain. The Beech Mountain Loop connects to the Beech South Ridge Trail, Valley Trail, and Beech Cliff Loop. Beech Mountain Loop is rated a moderate difficulty.

Beech Mountain Trail Parking off of Beech Hill Road.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 1.2 mi
Elevation Gain 420 ft
Elevation Loss 420 ft

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Beech Mountain South Ridge Trail

Beech Mountain South Ridge Trail is a moderately trafficked trail located next to Long Pond near Southwest Harbor and has a fire tower perched at the summit. The trail takes you through a wooded forested valley then you ascend to the Beech Mountain peak. The Beech Mountain South Ridge Trail connects to Valley Trail and Beech Mountain Trail. Beech Mountain South Ridge Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Long Pond Parking Area off of Long Pond Road then walk down Valley Trail.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 0.8 mi
Elevation Gain 500 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Beehive Trail

The Beehive Trail is one of the most beautiful and heavily trafficked trails that Acadia National Park has to offer. Located near Seal Harbor this trail is 1.4 miles long. Beehive Trail is an exposed iron rug climb. The Beehive Trail connects to Bowl Trail, Champlain South Ridge Trail, and Gorham Mountain Loop. The Beehive Trail is rated advanced and is not recommended for small children or people with a fear of heights.

Parking is at Beehive Trailhead Parking Area little down the road on Park Loop Road.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Hard
Length 0.6 mi
Elevation Gain 460 ft
Elevation Loss 220 ft

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