Acadia National Park hiking guide
Bar Island Trail
A 1.7-mile out-and-back with 170 ft of climbing in Mount Desert Island (East), rated easy.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Elevation gain
- 170 ft (53 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Mount Desert Island (East)
- Highest point
- 169 ft
- Lowest point
- -3 ft
- Bikes
- Allowed
About Bar Island Trail
Cross a natural land bridge at low tide to reach this island, where a gradual ascent leads to panoramic views of the town and nearby mountains. The trail passes through a forested area and offers opportunities to explore tide pools and wildflowers.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
