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St. Sauveur Trail

St Sauveur Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Southwest Harbor. The trail takes hikers through a dense pine forest that goes up to St Sauveur Peak. The St Sauveur Trail connects to Man O’ War Fire Road, Acadia Mountain Trail, and Valley Peak Trail. The St Sauveur Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Acadia Mountain Parking Area off of Main Street.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.6 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 620 ft
Elevation Loss 310 ft

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Valley Peak Trail

Valley Peak Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Northwest Harbor. The trail is a nice hike with open granite faces and has a steep climb that goes up to St. Sauveur Mountain. Valley Peak Trail connects to Saint Sauveur Mountain Trail, Saint Sauveur Mountain Connector, Valley Cove Trail, and Acadia Mountain Trail. The Valley Peak Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Flying Monkey Mountain Trail South Parking Area off of Fernald Park Road then walk down Valley Cove Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.5 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 660 ft
Elevation Loss 630 ft

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Valley Cove Trail

Valley Cove Trail is a heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Mount Desert. It connects to Valley Cove Road, Flying Mountain Trail, Acadia Mountain Trail, and Man O'War Brook Fire Road. This trail is usually closed during the summer due to Peregrine Falcons nesting in the area.

Parking is located at the Acadia Mountain parking area, on Route 102 near Echo Lake.

This trail is closed yearly from March-August for peregrine falcon nesting season. For this reason, the team cannot provide a TrailView at this time. Please consult alternate resources if you intend to hike the Valley Cove Trail.

Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 450 ft
Elevation Loss 380 ft

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Easy (45)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
250 to 500 feet (27)
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Valley Cove Road

Valley Cove Road is an easy out and back trail near Flying Mountain. It connects to Valley Peak Trail, Acadia Mountain Trail, Man O'War Brook Fire Road, and Flying Mountain Trail.

Parking is available on Fernald Point Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.5 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 90 ft
Elevation Loss 70 ft

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

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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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Cold Brook Trail

Cold Brook Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located next to Long Pond Near Southwest Harbor. Cold Brook Trail is used as a connector trail to get to many of the West Mountain Trails. The Cold Brook Trail connects to Long Pond Trail, Mansell Mountain Trail, and Gilley Trail. This trail is good for all levels of hikers.

Trailhead at the Long Pond Parking Area or Gilley Field Parking Area.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.4 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 110 ft
Elevation Loss 20 ft

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

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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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Medium (48)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
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Flying Mountain Trail

Flying Mountain Trail is a dog-friendly trail located in southwest harbor. It is a 1.5-mile trail one way and has great trees around it. This trail connects to Valley Cove road which can make a loop back to the trailhead parking area.

Parking is at the Flying Mountain Trailhead at Fernald Point Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 300 ft
Elevation Loss 270 ft

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Gilley Trail

Gilley Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Southwest Harbor. The trail is a nice hike that goes through a lush forest with ferns and moss. The Gilley Trail connects with the Great Notch Trail and Sluiceway Trail. The Gilley Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Gilley Field Parking Area.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.6 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 210 ft
Elevation Loss 60 ft

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Medium (48)
Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
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Great Notch Trail

Great Notch Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Southwest Harbor. The trail takes you through a wooded mossy path. From the Great Notch Trail, you can access the Western Mountain Trails. The Great Notch Trail connects to Bernard Mountain Trail, Long Pond Trail, Razorback Trail, Gilley Trail, and Sluiceway Trail. This trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Great Notch Trail Parking Area off of Long Pond Fire Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 2.0 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 560 ft
Elevation Loss 390 ft

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

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