Category: Beech Mountain

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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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Valley Trail

Valley Trail is a moderately trafficked out and backtrail that is located by Long Pond near Southwest Harbor. The trail is a nice hike through a spruce forest that has many rocks. Valley Trail connects to Beech Cliff Loop Trail, Canada Cliff Trail, Beech South Ridge Trail, and Long Pond Trail. The Valley Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Beech Mountain Trail Parking Area off of Beech Hill Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.6 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 560 ft
Elevation Loss 140 ft

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

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Canada Cliff Trail

Canada Cliff Trail is an out and back type of trail that connects two parking areas and can be done in a loop with Beech Cliff Trail. This trail is moderately rated and dogs are allowed. dogs cannot go on Beech Cliff Trail due to ladder rungs though.

Parking at the end of beech hill road or at Echo Lake parking area.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.8 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 260 ft
Elevation Loss 170 ft

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

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Western Mountain Connector

Western Mountain Connector is a short, forested trail that connects Mansell Mountain to Beech Mountain.

Park at the end of Mill Field Road near Gilley Field or on the side of Long Pond Road at the intersection with Lurvey Spring Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.8 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 110 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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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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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 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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