| Hike Name: |
Great Head Trail |
| Country: |
United States |
|
State: |
Maine
|
| Nearby Town: |
Bar Harbor |
| Rating: |
 |
| Directions: |
Go into Acadia National Forest. Can park at the Sand Beach lot and hit the trail from here |
| Total Hike Distance: |
2.10 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: |
Easy |
| Permit Required: |
Yes |
| Hike Type: |
Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: |
Start at Sand Beach parking lot |
| Trails Used: |
Great Head Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: |
No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: |
None |
| Management: |
National Park Service |
| Contact Information: |
Acadia National Forest |
| Best Season: |
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: |
Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: |
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| Hike Summary: |
Easy hike from Sand Beach out to the cliffs that come out onto the ocean. Great view from here of the Ocean and Sand Beach. |
One reply on “Great Head Trail - Member Hike”
I’ve done this trail. It’s very pretty.
This is the trail I foolishly thought would be a stroll in the woods. My friend and I wore flip-flops. NEVER again. We made it, but I look forward to doing it in proper trail shoes. Acadia looks tame from the loop road, but it’s got some very challenging terrain.