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

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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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Difficulty
Easy (45)
Length
1 to 2 miles (27)
Elevation Gain
100 to 250 feet (30)

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Ledge Trail

Ledge Trail is located on the Western side of Mount Desert Island and connects to Saint Sauveur Mountain Trail. This trail is dog friendly though it does have steep portions with rocks. This trail is moderately trafficked.

Parking is at Ledge Trailhead parking off of route 102.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.5 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 440 ft
Elevation Loss 10 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
250 to 500 feet (27)

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Long Pond Trail (Great Pond Trail)

Long Pond Trail is a moderately hiked trail that is located near Southwest Harbor. The trail starts at the tip of Long Pond and continues one the shore side for 1.7 miles, then the trail goes climbs up a section of the Mansell Mountains. The Long Pond Trail connects to the Perpendicular Trail and the Great Notch Trail. The Long Pond Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Long Pond Parking Area.

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Trail Stats

Length 3.0 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 680 ft
Elevation Loss 250 ft

 

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Medium (48)
Length
2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
500 to 750 feet (23)

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Man O’ War Brook Fire Road

Man O' War Truck Road is a heavily trafficked trail that connects to Acadia Mountain trail. This is a dog friendly trail and is good for hikers of any ability it is a relatively flat trail.

Parking at Acadia Mountain Trailhead off of route 102.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 140 ft
Elevation Loss 90 ft

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

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Mansell Mountain Trail

Mansell Mountain Trail is a moderately hiked trail that is located near Southwest Harbor. The trail is an intense hike up a steep trail with many roots. At the end of the trail, you get a great view of Southwest Harbor. The Mansell Mountain Trail connects to Cold Brook Trail, Gilley Trail, Mansell-Razorback Connector, and Perpendicular Trail. The Mansell Mountain Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Gilley Field Parking Area off of Mill Field Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.0 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 820 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Hard (29)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
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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Hard (29)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
750+ feet (28)
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Summit (34)

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

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Ship Harbor Nature Trail

The Ship Harbor Nature Trail is a lightly trafficked loop trail near the Bass Harbor Lighthouse. This trail is great for bird watching, as many species live in this area.

Parking is available at the trail head, on Route 102A.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.3 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 190 ft
Elevation Loss 190 ft

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Easy (45)
Length
1 to 2 miles (27)
Elevation Gain
100 to 250 feet (30)
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Loop (2)

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Sluiceway Trail

Sluiceway Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Southwest Harbor. The Sluiceway Trail connects to the Bernard Mountain Trail. Sluiceway Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Mill Field Parking Area.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 760 ft
Elevation Loss 20 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
750+ feet (28)

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