Acadia National Park hiking guide
Great Head Trail
A 1.5-mile loop with 300 ft of climbing in Mount Desert Island (East), rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Elevation gain
- 300 ft (91 m)
- Route type
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Mount Desert Island (East)
- Highest point
- 152 ft
- Lowest point
- 32 ft
About Great Head Trail
This trail offers stunning views of the rocky coastline, Sand Beach, and surrounding mountains. It wraps around the Great Head Peninsula, providing ample opportunities to enjoy the ocean scenery and unique geological formations. The trail includes remnants of an old tea house and offers a mix of forest and coastal landscapes.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
