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Beehive Trail

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 4.8 (170)
  1. Areas
  2. ME
  3. …Downeast Maine and Acadia
  4. Acadia National Park
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“This popular trail is short, steep, and well-maintained with iron rungs and stunning coastal views. ”

Haley Bruns
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Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

527' 161 m

High

179' 55 m

Low

384' 117 m

Up

147' 45 m

Down

17%

Avg Grade (10°)

64%

Max Grade (33°)

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From the trailhead, this is a well-marked route. Beehive Trail is very popular, and the trail is very well planned out and maintained. After a short hike through the woods to the beginning of the Beehive Trail, the trail ascends quickly. Iron rungs are incorporated into the trail to aide with the climb. There are a few places with steep drop-offs, so this trail is not recommended for those with a fear of heights, nor for those who are uncomfortable with the use of iron rungs.

Throughout the ascent, the views of the coast and Acadia National Park are breathtaking. After the relatively quick ascent, the summit offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. Due to the narrow nature of the trail, the trail is intended to be one-way. There are several choices for a descending path, and the descent is not down the cliff face and does not include the use of the rungs. This short trail is beautiful and rewarding.

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Land Manager: NPS - Acadia National Park

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Haley Bruns
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  4.8 from 170 votes

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Trail conditions and walking path.
Jul 9, 2020 near Bar Harbor, ME
While plenty steep, the Beehive Trail rewards you with phenomenal views looking down on Sand Beach.
Mar 30, 2017 near Bar Harbor, ME
Sunrise from atop The Beehive.
Jul 2, 2024 near Bar Harbor, ME
Enjoying the stunning view from one of the narrower ledges of the Beehive Trail.
Jan 14, 2016 near Bar Harbor, ME
View of the Beehive.
Jan 21, 2016 near Bar Harbor, ME
A view from the summit of the Beehive.
Jan 21, 2016 near Bar Harbor, ME

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Oct 22, 2024
NorthMountain Griz
Be precise & sure footed, as even with metal rungs the fall consequences in a few spots are serious. [Beehive & extra hike to "The Bowl": 1h 47m] 1.8mi — 0h 48m
Oct 2, 2024
Crystal Reynolds
Sep 7, 2024
Nancy Ann
0.6mi
Sep 1, 2024
Czeslaw Bak
Aug 29, 2024
Kayla Hutton
0.6mi
Jul 2, 2024
Stewart Carnes
Jun 1, 2024
David Hitchcock
Apr 14, 2024
Jacee Reihing
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