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Gorham Mountain Trail

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 4.2 (23)
  1. Areas
  2. ME
  3. …Downeast Maine and Acadia
  4. Acadia National Park
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“An intermediate trail with great ocean views. ”

James Kaiser
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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Point to Point

512' 156 m

High

71' 22 m

Low

487' 148 m

Up

218' 67 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

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There are plenty of trails with great views in Acadia, but they are mostly rated difficult and some have some very steep sections. If you're looking for great ocean views but you're afraid of heights or don't like challenging trails, Gorham Mountain is a terrific choice.

The trailhead is located at the Gorham Mountain Trail parking area, located off the Park Loop Road between Thunder Hole and Otter Cliff. Follow the trail through the woods as it rises up Gorham Mountain. About halfway to the summit, the Cadillac Cliffs Path veers off from the trail (ultimately to rejoin it after 0.3 miles).

Continue along the main trail and the views will get better and better as you approach the bald summit. To the south are nice views of Otter Cliff and Otter Point. To the northeast you can see Sand Beach and Great Head. After enjoying the views, continue along the trail as it heads down the northern side of Gorham Mountain and ultimately merges with the Bowl Trail.

Thanks to guidebook author and photographer, James Kaiser, for sharing this trail description. If youre interested in learning more details about great day hikes, weather, camping / lodging, and geology, check out his book: .

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Land Manager: NPS - Acadia National Park

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  4.2 from 23 votes

#13

in Acadia National Park

#499

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in Acadia National Park

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in Maine

#499

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Experience phenomenal views from the Gorham Mountain Trail.
Mar 30, 2017 near Bar Harbor, ME
The trail passes under this giant rock slab.
Jan 23, 2016 near Bar Harbor, ME
Sunrise from Gorham Mountain Trail.
Jul 8, 2024 near Bar Harbor, ME
Sunrise from Gorham Mountain Trail.
Jul 8, 2024 near Bar Harbor, ME
Acadia NP | Gorham Trail Summit
Aug 6, 2017 near Bar Harbor, ME
Hiking up Gorham Mountain with Otter Cliffs below.
Mar 24, 2016 near Bar Harbor, ME

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Jun 20, 2024
Andrea Turk
Bowl Trail (0.4) to Gorham Mountain Access Trail (0.1) to Gorham Mountain Summit via Gorham Mountain Trail (0.4) and back 1.8mi
May 31, 2024
David Hitchcock
Hiked as a point to point, great trail.
Sep 9, 2023
Kyle Polliard
Jul 7, 2023
Bridget Ernest
After beehive 1.6mi — 1h 04m
Jun 21, 2022
Sean Brumble
Sep 29, 2021
Lawrence Kirsch
Sep 22, 2021
Kiara Bromley
Sep 16, 2021
Ted Heim

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