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West Ledge Trail

West Ledge Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Southwest Harbor. The trail is a nice hike with some elevation through a pine forest. The West Ledge Trail connects to the Bernard Mountain Trail that leads up to the summit of Bernard Mountain.

Parking is on Seal Cove Road.

 

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Trail Stats

Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 810 ft
Elevation Loss 40 ft

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

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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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Wonderland Trail

Wonderland Trail is a heavily trafficked trail that is located near Winter Harbor across the harbor from the rest of Acadia National Park. Wonderland Trail goes through a lovely forest before going out to the water. The trail is 1.6 miles long and is for all levels of hikers. It is a popular trail for these reasons.

There is parking right outside of the trailhead on Seawall Road.

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Trail Stats

Length 0.7 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 70 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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0 to 1 miles (78)
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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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Bernard Mountain Trail

The Bernard Mountain Trail, located on the western half of Mt. Desert Island, is a short, hilly hike. It can be turned into a loop by turning onto either the Sluiceway Trail or the Great Notch Trail.

Mill Field parking area.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Hard
Length 2 mi
Elevation Gain 1060 ft
Elevation Loss 570 ft

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Length
2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
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Acadia Mountain Trail

Acadia Mountain Trail is a heavily trafficked trail located on the western side of Mount Desert Island. It connects to Man O War Brook Fire Road as well as Ledge Trail. This steep and rocky climb is rated as hard. The trail is dog friendly and is an out and back hike.

On route 102 at Acadia Mountain pull off parking.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Hard
Length 1.4 mi
Elevation Gain 700 ft
Elevation Loss 600 ft

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Hard (29)
Length
1 to 2 miles (27)
Elevation Gain
500 to 750 feet (23)
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