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Ocean Path from Sand Beach to Thunder Hole
Start at the upper Sand Beach lot and walk the first 0.7 mile of Ocean Path to Thunder Hole. You get the granite coast and open ocean on a mix of packed gravel and pavement. Turn back here for about 1.4 miles round trip and skip the rougher sections farther south.
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Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop
Start at Sieur de Monts for a mostly flat 1.5-mile figure eight. Jesup’s narrow boardwalk runs through birches, then Hemlock Path returns through the woods. Expect compact gravel, boardwalk and a couple of road crossings.
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Cadillac Summit Loop
Start at the summit parking area for the paved paths and the views across Frenchman Bay. Some stretches are steep, and there are steps with nearby ramp alternatives. The summit is exposed to wind. Check Cadillac Summit Road access and seasonal vehicle reservation rules before driving up.
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Jordan Pond
Take the east shore of Jordan Pond Path by turning right from the boat launch. The crushed-stone path has views of the Bubbles and a few stepping stones. Return the way you came for an easier outing and leave the boulder-strewn opposite shore for another day.
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Wonderland Trail
Follow the former fire road through spruce forest to the water near Seawall. The 1.4-mile round trip is mostly level. You can enjoy the coast from the end of the path and skip the slippery rocks near the water.
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Ship Harbor Trail
The 1.3-mile figure eight goes from a sheltered tidal inlet to a rocky headland. The early section is the gentler part if you are out with a beginner. Continue through the outer loop for open water views, where the footing gets rougher.
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Bass Harbor Head Light
For a tiny outing with a lighthouse at the end, take the paved walkway from the lot to see the exterior. The separate shoreline route has steps and rougher footing as you approach the water. Enjoy the lighthouse from the paved side if you want to keep it easy.
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Compass Harbor Trail
Walk through the woods to a rocky shoreline with views toward Ironbound Island. This 0.8-mile round trip also passes traces of George B. Dorr’s estate. It starts from a small gravel parking area just south of downtown Bar Harbor.
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Bar Island Trail
Start at Bridge Street for a 1.9-mile round trip across a gravel bar and up an old forest road. Check the tide chart before leaving. The bar is exposed only about 90 minutes on either side of low tide, so set a firm turnaround with time to spare for the return.
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Eagle Lake Carriage Road
Start at the Eagle Lake carriage road entrance on Route 233 and try a short out-and-back on compact gravel. The adjoining road network makes it easy to extend the walk, though a full lake circuit is a much longer outing. Keep to one side when people on bikes pass.
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Bubble Pond Carriage Road
Walk the compact gravel carriage road beside Bubble Pond and turn back whenever you've had enough. The park closes the Bubble Pond lot to private vehicles while the Island Explorer shuttle operates, so check the shuttle schedule for access. Leave room for passing bikes.
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Witch Hole Pond Carriage Road from Duck Brook Bridge
Start near Duck Brook Bridge for a gravel walk toward Witch Hole Pond, then turn back at the pond. This approach skips the steep visitor-center connector. The full pond loop is 4.7 miles, so use the out-and-back to keep it shorter. Parking is on the east side of Duck Brook Road before the barricades.
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Lower Harbor Trail
Start near Schoodic Woods for a generally flat shoreline walk through pines. The trail is about 1.5 miles each way if you walk the entire marked route. Go partway and turn back for an easy look at the water without committing to the full walk.
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Alder Trail
Leave the shore at Blueberry Hill and follow a grassy path through alders and fruit trees. Go 0.6 mile to the junction, then turn back. The rocky climb beyond it belongs to the Schoodic Head Trail.
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Sundew Trail to Cobble Beach
Walk from the Schoodic Institute area through woods to the Cobble Beach spur. It’s about 0.6 mile round trip to the beach and 0.8 mile if you walk the whole trail. Stop at the shore to enjoy the view without walking on wet cobbles.
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Schoodic Point
For a very short sightseeing walk, go from the parking area to the open coast at the end of the Schoodic Peninsula. Enjoy the exposed pink granite and ocean without going onto wet ledges. Choose a longer trail elsewhere on the peninsula if you want mileage.
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