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Acadia National Park hiking guide

Beech Mountain Loop Trail

A 1.1-mile loop with 380 ft of climbing in Mount Desert Island (West), rated moderate.

Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Acadia National Park

Key facts

Length
1.1 mi (1.8 km)
Elevation gain
380 ft (115 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Mount Desert Island (West)
Highest point
835 ft
Lowest point
470 ft

About Beech Mountain Loop Trail

This loop offers views of Long Pond and the west side of Mount Desert Island (including Mansell Mountain), traversing a mix of forested paths and rocky trail sections. The summit includes a fire tower with panoramic views. It's a popular spot for sunset hikes, so plan accordingly and bring appropriate gear.

Route map

Route map of Beech Mountain Loop Trail in Acadia National Park500 ftN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Beech Mountain Loop Trail6008000.00.51.01.5Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 835 ftLow 470 ft
Elevation runs from 470 ft to 835 ft over 1.8 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Mount Desert Island (West)

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