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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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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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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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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Length 0.9 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 670 ft
Elevation Loss 210 ft

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

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

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

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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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