Gorham Mountain Trailhead

Highlights

• Winding through pink granite boulders, this trail offers the most iconic coastal views in Acadia National Park. You will experience a moderate ascent that rewards hikers with panoramic vistas of Sand Beach and Great Head. The path is lined with wild blueberries and stunted pines, creating a sensory journey through Maine’s unique ecosystem. Unlike the more crowded Beehive Trail, Gorham Mountain provides a more contemplative atmosphere for nature lovers. It is the perfect vantage point for watching the morning fog lift off the Atlantic horizon.
• The summit features a historic plaque dedicated to Waldron Bates, the father of Acadia's trail system.
• Hikers can easily connect to the Cadillac Cliffs trail for a more adventurous scramble through sea caves.
• The descent offers a gentle transition back to the ocean level via the famous Ocean Path.

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