Acadia National Park hiking guide
Ocean Path
A 4.2-mile out-and-back with 340 ft of climbing in Mount Desert Island (East), rated easy.

Key facts
- Length
- 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
- Elevation gain
- 340 ft (105 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Area
- Mount Desert Island (East)
About Ocean Path
Follow the shoreline along vast slabs of pink granite, picturesque cliffs, and breathtaking ocean views. Highlights include Thunder Hole, where waves create a thundering sound, and Monument Cove, with its unique sea stack. The trail offers numerous viewpoints and is surrounded by a mix of spruce and fir forests.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
