Acadia National Park hiking guide
Giant Slide Trail
A 5-mile out-and-back with 1,400 ft of climbing in Mount Desert Island (East), rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 5.0 mi (8.1 km)
- Elevation gain
- 1,400 ft (427 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Mount Desert Island (East)
- Highest point
- 1,357 ft
- Lowest point
- 50 ft
About Giant Slide Trail
This trail offers a unique blend of rock scrambling, mountain streams, and summit views. It includes climbs to Sargent Mountain, Gilmore Peak, and Parkman Mountain, providing panoramic vistas. The trail features challenging terrain with boulder-strewn valleys and cave-like formations, making it ideal for experienced hikers seeking adventure.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
