Great Head Loop Trail trails

The Great Head Loop Trail offers a scenic and moderately challenging hike. As the trail winds through a mix of forest and exposed cliffs, you'll enjoy panoramic ocean views, including sights of Sand Beach, The Beehive, and Thunder Hole. The loop also features some historical interest with remnants of an old…

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 236 ft • Maximum elevation: 131 ft

The Eliot Tower and Great Blue Hill Loop offers hikers a rewarding blend of natural beauty and historical significance. As you traverse the rocky terrain, you’ll encounter stunning panoramic views of the Boston skyline and the surrounding landscape from the summit of Great Blue Hill, making it an ideal spot…

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 741 ft • Maximum elevation: 614 ft

The Great Head Loop Trail in Acadia National Park offers a memorable coastal hike with sweeping views of the rugged Maine shoreline. Along the way, hikers are treated to panoramic vistas of Sand Beach, Gorham Mountain, and the Beehive, as well as glimpses of Thunder Hole across the bay. The trail combines…

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 203 ft • Maximum elevation: 128 ft

Distance: 1.6 mi • Elevation gain: 233 ft • Maximum elevation: 128 ft