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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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Difficulty
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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Satterlee Trail

Satterlee trail connects schooner head road to Sand Beach. It is a heavily trafficked trail and is dog-friendly. This trail is for all skill levels and offers a different way to get to Sand Beach without having to park in the busy parking area.

Either Sand Beach parking or end of Schooner Head road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.5 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 90 ft
Elevation Loss 60 ft

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Difficulty
Easy (45)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
0 to 100 feet (14)

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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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