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Acadia National Park hiking guide

Flying Mountain Trail

A 1.4-mile loop with 330 ft of climbing in Mount Desert Island (West), rated moderate.

Flying Mountain Trail, Acadia National Park
Photo: kevingenekelley

Key facts

Length
1.4 mi (2.3 km)
Elevation gain
330 ft (101 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Mount Desert Island (West)
Highest point
277 ft
Lowest point
17 ft

About Flying Mountain Trail

This loop hike ascends a small mountain, offering stunning views of Somes Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The trail features a mix of forested terrain and exposed ledges, leading to a secluded ocean cove. It's a popular choice for those seeking a short, scenic hike with rewarding views.

Route map

Route map of Flying Mountain Trail in Acadia National Park0.25 miN
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 Flying Mountain Trail1002000.00.51.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 277 ftLow 17 ft
Elevation runs from 17 ft to 277 ft over 1.4 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Mount Desert Island (West)

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