Great Head Loop Trail in Acadia National Park

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 rocky stretches, forested areas, and scenic overlooks, including the remains of an early 20th-century tea house, providing a mix of natural beauty and historical interest. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Nature #Loop #Coast #Sea #Atlantic #Ocean #Beach

Distance: 1.6 mi
Elevation gain: 203 ft
Maximum elevation: 128 ft
Elevation loss: 203 ft
Minimum elevation: 20 ft

Moving time: 46 m 11 s
Moving speed: 2.0 mph
Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
Total time: 52 m 37 s
Global speed: 1.8 mph

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Elevation gain: 203 ft
Maximum elevation: 128 ft
Elevation loss: 203 ft
Minimum elevation: 20 ft

Moving time: 46 m 11 s
Moving speed: 2.0 mph
Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
Total time: 52 m 37 s
Global speed: 1.8 mph

About this trail

Name: Great Head Loop Trail in Acadia National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Great Head Trail, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.33387 -68.17850)

End: Great Head Trail, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, United States (44.33392 -68.17849)

Coordinates: 44.32578 -68.18062 44.33392 -68.17458

Topography: Hancock County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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