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Gorham Mountain and The Beehive Loop (Mount Desert Island)

Loop hike from Sand Beach to Gorham Mountain and The Beehive via Bowl Trail, Beehive Trail, The Bowl, Gorham Mountain Trail, Cadillac Cliffs Path, Monument Cove, Thunder Hole and Ocean Path in the Acadia National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park #Ocean #Atlantic #Sea, #Lake #Island

  • Distance: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 869 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 492 ft
  • Elevation loss: 873 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 7 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 40 m
  • Moving speed: 1.5 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.3 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 7 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

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About this trail

Name: Gorham Mountain and The Beehive Loop (Mount Desert Island) trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Satterlee Trail, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.33024 -68.18447)

End: Satterlee Trail, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.33010 -68.18435)

Coordinates: 44.31658 -68.19334 44.33606 -68.18355

Topography: Hancock County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 814 ft • Maximum elevation: 492 ft

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Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 784 ft • Maximum elevation: 492 ft

The Beehive Loop via The Bowl

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Distance: 1.5 mi • Elevation gain: 528 ft • Maximum elevation: 489 ft

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Distance: 3.7 mi • Elevation gain: 817 ft • Maximum elevation: 492 ft

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United States > Maine > Hancock County > Bar Harbor

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Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 577 ft • Maximum elevation: 105 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🛠️Backpacking Tool Kit - Essential toolkit for outdoor repairs
🔋Solar Power Banks - Keep your GPS and phone charged in remote wilderness areas
🛶Inflatable Kayak - Portable kayak for rivers, lakes, and expeditions
🔊Portable Camp Speaker - Music and alerts at camp
🛡️Insect Repellent - Protection against bugs during outdoor activities

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