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Breakneck Road

Breakneck Road is a lightly trafficked out and back trail located near the Park Headquarters. The trail goes from Route 233 to Route 3 and crosses over Breakneck Pond.

Parking can be found on Route 233 near Eagle Lake.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Easy
Length 2.5 mi
Elevation Gain 410 ft
Elevation Loss 90 ft

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Difficulty
Easy (45)
Length
2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
250 to 500 feet (27)

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Bowl Trail

Bowl Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. This trail is a rewarding hike through a wooded area that goes up to Bowl lake and its picnic area. The Bowl Trail connects to Champlain South Ridge Trail, Beehive Trail, and Gorham Mountain Trail.

Parking is at Beehive Trailhead Parking Area off of Park Loop road

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 0.5 mi
Elevation Gain 290 ft
Elevation Loss 40 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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Birch Spring Trail

Birch Spring Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Seal Harbor. The trail is a nice hike through a spruce forest and is used more as a connector trail. The Birch Spring Trail connects Jordan Stream Trail, Asticou & Jordan Pond Path, Jordan Cliff Trail, and Penobscot Mountain Trail. Birch Spring Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

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

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 0.3 mi
Elevation Gain 180 ft
Elevation Loss 40 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
100 to 250 feet (30)

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Bubble & Jordan Pond Path

Bubbles and Jordan Pond Path is a moderately trafficked trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Seal Harbor. The trail takes hikers through a nice wooded forest path that starts at Jordan Pond and ends at Cannon Brook trail. Bubbles and Jordan Pond Path connects to Canon Brook Trail, Pemetic East Cliff Trail, Triad Trail, Pemetic South Ridge Trail, Triad Pass, and Jordan Pond Path.

Parking is at Jordan Pond Path Parking Area off of Park Loop Road then hike down Jordan Pond Nature trail to Jordan Pond Path.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 2.1 mi
Elevation Gain 1000 ft
Elevation Loss 280 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
750+ feet (28)

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A. Murray Young Path

A. Murray Young Path is a moderately trafficked trail that is located between Cadillac Mountain and Dorr Mountain. The trail starts out mellow and goes through a wooded path into a gorge. The end of the trail is rugged and has hikers walking through a series of rough rocks. A. Murray Young Path connects to Gorge Path, Cadillac-Dorr Connecter, and Canon Brook Trail. Dogs are allowed on this trail.

Canon Brook Trail Parking Area off of Otter Creek Drive then walk down Canon Brook Trail.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 1.2 mi
Elevation Gain 830 ft
Elevation Loss 20 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
1 to 2 miles (27)
Elevation Gain
750+ feet (28)

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Ladder Trail

Ladder Trail is a heavily trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. Ladder Trail offers a fun and exciting route to the top of Dorr Mountain. Hikers have to hike up a steep trail and use iron rungs to get to the top. Ladder Trail connects to Schiff Path and Kane Path. The Ladder Trail is rated an advanced trail.

Parking is at Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail Parking Area off of Otter Creek Drive.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.4 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 720 ft
Elevation Loss 40 ft

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Hard (29)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
500 to 750 feet (23)

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Schiff Path

Schiff Path is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. The trail starts out gentle with a main twist and turns then sharply ascends up to the peak of Dorr Mountain. Schiff Path connects to Emery Path, Kurt Diederichs Climb, Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail, Dorr North Ridge Trail, and Cadillac-Dorr Connector. The Schiff Path is rated a moderate to advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Beachcroft Path Parking Area off of Otter Creek Road then walk down Kurt Diederich's Climb.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.0 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 720 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Hard (29)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
500 to 750 feet (23)

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Hard (29)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
500 to 750 feet (23)
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Kane Path

Kane Path is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. The trail is relatively flat that goes through a nice wooded forest and goes along The Tram pond. Kane Path connects to Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail, Canon Brook Trail, Kurt Diederichs Climb, and BeachCroft Path. The Kane Path is a good trail for hikers of all skill levels.

Parking is at Beachcroft parking area or Canon Brook Trail Parking Area.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.8 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 110 ft
Elevation Loss 90 ft

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Emery Path

Emery Path is a moderately trafficked look that is located near Bar Harbor. Emery Path features a hike through a beautiful forest on stone steps up the east side of Dorr Mountain. The Emery Path connects to Homans Path, Jessup Path, Schiff Path, and Kurt Diederich's Path. This trail is good for all levels of hikers.

Parking is at Sieur de Monts Nature Center Parking Area SweetWater Circle at the Nature Center.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.6 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 540 ft
Elevation Loss 40 ft

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