Beehive Trail

The Beehive Trail is one of the most beautiful and heavily trafficked trails that Acadia National Park has to offer. Located near Seal Harbor this trail is 1.4 miles long. Beehive Trail is an exposed iron rug climb. The Beehive Trail connects to Bowl Trail, Champlain South Ridge Trail, and Gorham Mountain Loop. The Beehive Trail is rated advanced and is not recommended for small children or people with a fear of heights.

Parking is at Beehive Trailhead Parking Area little down the road on Park Loop Road.

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Difficulty Hard
Length 0.6 mi
Elevation Gain 460 ft
Elevation Loss 220 ft

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Alder Trail

Alder Trail is located near Winter Harbor, across the harbor from the rest of Acadia National Park. Alder Trail is 1.3 miles long and consists of a great forest setting. The trail is good for all levels of hikers. Alder Trail connects to Anvil Trail along Schoodic Loop Road and can be walked as a loop to get back to the start of the Alder trail.

Blueberry Hill parking or Alder Trail Parking.

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Difficulty Easy
Length 0.6 mi
Elevation Gain 90 ft
Elevation Loss 30 ft

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Ladder Trail

Ladder Trail is a heavily trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. Ladder Trail offers a fun and exciting route to the top of Dorr Mountain. Hikers have to hike up a steep trail and use iron rungs to get to the top. Ladder Trail connects to Schiff Path and Kane Path. The Ladder Trail is rated an advanced trail.

Parking is at Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail Parking Area off of Otter Creek Drive.

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Length 0.4 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 720 ft
Elevation Loss 40 ft

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Schiff Path

Schiff Path is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. The trail starts out gentle with a main twist and turns then sharply ascends up to the peak of Dorr Mountain. Schiff Path connects to Emery Path, Kurt Diederichs Climb, Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail, Dorr North Ridge Trail, and Cadillac-Dorr Connector. The Schiff Path is rated a moderate to advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Beachcroft Path Parking Area off of Otter Creek Road then walk down Kurt Diederich's Climb.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.0 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 720 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Kane Path

Kane Path is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Bar Harbor. The trail is relatively flat that goes through a nice wooded forest and goes along The Tram pond. Kane Path connects to Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail, Canon Brook Trail, Kurt Diederichs Climb, and BeachCroft Path. The Kane Path is a good trail for hikers of all skill levels.

Parking is at Beachcroft parking area or Canon Brook Trail Parking Area.

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Length 0.8 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 110 ft
Elevation Loss 90 ft

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Emery Path

Emery Path is a moderately trafficked look that is located near Bar Harbor. Emery Path features a hike through a beautiful forest on stone steps up the east side of Dorr Mountain. The Emery Path connects to Homans Path, Jessup Path, Schiff Path, and Kurt Diederich's Path. This trail is good for all levels of hikers.

Parking is at Sieur de Monts Nature Center Parking Area SweetWater Circle at the Nature Center.

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Length 0.6 mi
Difficulty Easy
Elevation Gain 540 ft
Elevation Loss 40 ft

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Bar Island Trail

Bar Island is a heavily trafficked trail that is located in the harbor right by Bar Harbor. Bar Island is accessible for 3 hours during low tide. It's a nice hike across a sand bar until you get on the island then you hike another mile to the highest point on Bar Island.

Safety Note: Be cautious and aware of the tides, as the bar is otherwise covered by the ocean. If you walk over to the island and lose track of time, it is 9 hours until the bar emerges again to safely walk across.

Parking in the town of Bar Harbor.

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Difficulty Easy
Length 0.9 mi
Elevation Gain 180 ft
Elevation Loss 30 ft

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Homans Path

Homans Path is a moderately trafficked path that is located near Bar Harbor. Homans Path is used more as a connecting trail since it is only 0.3 miles long. The Homans Path connects to Jessup Path and Emery Path.

Parking is at Sieur de Monts Nature Center Parking Area SweetWater Circle at the Nature Center.

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Length 0.3 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 340 ft
Elevation Loss 0 ft

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