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Ship Harbor Trail

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 4.3 (44)
  1. Areas
  2. ME
  3. …Downeast Maine and Acadia
  4. Acadia National Park
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“The Ship Harbor Trail is an easy hike through the woods to a quiet stretch of rocky shoreline. ”

James Kaiser
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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Loop

44' 13 m

High

11' 3 m

Low

64' 19 m

Up

63' 19 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

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Family Friendly The trail is easy and well-maintained.

Overview

Located near the southern tip of Mount Desert Island, just east of Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Ship Harbor is an easy hike past a quiet, undeveloped harbor. The well-groomed trail is easy to follow as it passes through the forest. (Be sure to bring bug spray.)

Description

Access this hike from the Ship Harbor Trailhead Parking Area. The route makes a figure eight shape along the eastern shores of Ship Harbor. At its coastline terminus, the trail skirts a rocky shore where you can look for tide pools at low tide. Sometimes you can see lobster boats pulling up their catch offshore. If visiting in late summer, keep your eyes out for blueberries along the trail!

After reaching its southernmost point, the trail loops back through the forest to the parking area.

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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  4.3 from 44 votes

#9

in Acadia National Park

#326

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#9

in Acadia National Park

#10

in Maine

#326

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Ship Harbor Trail
Jul 18, 2024 near Tremont, ME
Quiet, undeveloped Ship Harbor.
Mar 15, 2016 near Tremont, ME
Ship Harbor Trail
Jul 18, 2024 near Tremont, ME
Nice view of the coastline can be enjoyed at various points along the trail.
Jun 28, 2024 near Tremont, ME
Water can be seen flowing in and out of the cove as the tides change.
Jun 28, 2024 near Tremont, ME
Tide flowing low on Ship Harbor.
Mar 15, 2016 near Tremont, ME

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Oct 8, 2024
Anonymous
2.8mi — 60h 00m
Sep 14, 2024
Daniel McCloskey
Jul 18, 2024
Stewart Carnes
May 30, 2024
David Hitchcock
Nice hike along the coast.
Sep 20, 2023
Brittney Luchene
Sep 19, 2023
Lori Francisco Botkins
Aug 24, 2023
Christina Martinez
Great views, access to water 1.4mi — 0h 49m
Aug 23, 2023
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