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Hemlock Trail

Hemlock Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. Hemlock Trail is a nice walk through a meadow with birch and hemlock trees. The Hemlock Trail connects to Stratheden Path, Kebo Mountain Trail, Dorr North Ridge Trail, and Gorge Path. Hemlock Trail is good for hikers of all levels.

Parking is at Sieur de Monts Nature Center Parking Area.

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Length	0.4 mi
Difficulty	Easy
Elevation Gain	250 ft
Elevation Loss	30 ft

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Great Head Trail

Great Head Trail is a heavily trafficked trail that is located north of Seal Harbor next to Sand Beach. It has great views of the coastline and many wooded sections of hiking. The Great Head Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Great Head Trail Parking Area off of Schooler Head Road.

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Trail Stats

Length	1.5 mi
Difficulty	Medium
Elevation Gain	350 ft
Elevation Loss	340 ft

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Medium (48)

Length

1 to 2 miles (27)

Elevation Gain

250 to 500 feet (27)

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Loop (2)

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Harbor Brook Trail

Harbor Brook Trail is a moderately trafficked trail located near seal harbor and connects to Jordan Pond Path. This trail is easy and good for most people to hike on.

Parking is found along route 3 near trail-head near seal harbor.

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Trail Stats

Length	1.7 mi
Difficulty	Easy
Elevation Gain	210 ft
Elevation Loss	150 ft

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Difficulty

Easy (45)

Length

1 to 2 miles (27)

Elevation Gain

100 to 250 feet (30)

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Hio Road

Hio Road is an old fire road road near Seawall Campside primarily intended for campers to use as a leisurely hiking trail.

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Trail Stats

Length	2.0 mi
Difficulty	Easy
Elevation Gain	120 ft
Elevation Loss	90 ft

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Easy (45)

Length

1 to 2 miles (27)

Elevation Gain

100 to 250 feet (30)

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West Ridge Trail

Beech West Ridge Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located at Long Pond near Southwest Harbor. The trail takes you up to the peak of Beech Mountain, giving you a great view of Long Pond. Beech West Ridge Trail connects to Long Pond Path, Valley Trail, Beech Mountain Loop Trail, and Beech South Ridge Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length	0.9 mi
Difficulty	Medium
Elevation Gain	720 ft
Elevation Loss	50 ft

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Difficulty

Medium (48)

Length

0 to 1 miles (78)

Elevation Gain

500 to 750 feet (23)

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Seaside Path

Seaside path is a moderately trafficked trail that starts near Jordan Pond house carriage road. This trail follows along Stanly brook road outside of the park to Route 3. This path is easy and has minimal elevation change. The trail ends near Seaside Lane.

Park at Jordan Pond and walk towards carriage roads to access Seaside Path.

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Trail Stats

Length	1.6 mi
Difficulty	Easy
Elevation Gain	260 ft
Elevation Loss	20 ft

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Easy (45)

Length

1 to 2 miles (27)

Elevation Gain

250 to 500 feet (27)

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Jordan Pond Carry

Jordan Pond Carry is a moderately trafficked trail that is located between Jordan Pond and Eagle Lake. The trail takes you from the Jordan Pond area through a wooded area with nice long wooden plank style walkways that lead you to Eagle Lake. Jordan Pond Carry connects to Eagle Lake Trail, Bubbles Divide, and Jordan Pond Path.

Parking is at Bubble Divide Parking Area off of Park Loop Road.

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Trail Stats

Length	1.0 mi
Difficulty	Easy
Elevation Gain	230 ft
Elevation Loss	230 ft

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Easy (45)

Length

0 to 1 miles (78)

Elevation Gain

100 to 250 feet (30)

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Jordan Cliffs Trail

Jordan Cliff Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Seal Harbor. The trail is a challenging steep hike up the east side of Penobscot Mountain. It is a bit rocky and heavily rooted through the forest before ascending above the treeline. Jordan Cliff Trail connects to Amphitheatre Trail, Spring Trail, Penobscot East Trail, and Deer Brook Trail. The Jordan Cliff Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Jordan Pond Path then walk down spring trail till you reach Jordan Cliff Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length	1.0 mi
Difficulty	Hard
Elevation Gain	750 ft
Elevation Loss	230 ft

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Hard (29)

Length

0 to 1 miles (78)

Elevation Gain

500 to 750 feet (23)

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Jesup Path

Jesup Path is a moderately trafficked path that is located near Bar Harbor, right by the Nature Center. The Jesup Path is an easy trail that follows a gravel path up to the Nature Center. This trail connects to the Kane Path, and Emery Path. The Jesup Path is a good trail for hikers of all skill levels.

Parking is at Beachcroft Path parking off of Otter Creek Drive.

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Trail Stats

Length	0.7 mi
Difficulty	Easy
Elevation Gain	40 ft
Elevation Loss	10 ft

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Easy (45)

Length

0 to 1 miles (78)

Elevation Gain

0 to 100 feet (14)

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Jordan Pond Path

Jordan Pond Path is a heavily trafficked trail that is located at Jordan Pond and traverses the whole way around the pond. The trail follows the shoreline of the lake and has nice views of the mountains from the valley that Jordan Pond is in. Jordan Pond Path connects to Jordan Pond Nature Trail, Penobscot Mountain Loop, Bubble & Jordan Pond Path, Bubble Trail, Deer Brook Trail, and Bubbles Divide Trail. The Jordan Pond Path is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Jordan Pond Path Parking Area off of Park Loop Road.

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