Ocean Path
Bar Harbor, Maine
| Address: | Ocean Path, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA |
| GPS: |
44°19'47.1"N 68°11'1.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Maine |
| Trail Length: | 2.10 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trails/Routes: | 2.0 mi |
National Park
Hike
Ocean Path is a great trail in the Sand Beach area that takes visitors on a leisurely hike along the ocean. This hike takes visitors to Otter Cliff, the most popular rock climbing spot in Acadia, as well as to the Thunder Hole. Trail access is found at the Sand Beach parking lot and the first part is a steep climb. However after this point the trail levels out and meanders along the surrounding cliffs. Most visitors will enjoy the beautiful views of the Gulf of Maine.
One of the treasures of this trail is the Thunder Hole. The Thunder Hole is a sea cliff where the acutal cliff has a low cavern away from view. When the conditions are just right, the tide will come in and close off the air to the cavern creating a loud thunder sound similar to a distant rumble during thudnerstorms.
At the end of the Ocean Path trail there is a great spot that will have tide pools when thte tide is low. Sometimes visitors will be able to see little creatures such as crabs, dog whelks, and sea anemones.
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bar Harbor, Maine
- Head north on Compass Harbor Ln toward Albert Meadow (141 ft)
- Turn left onto Albert Meadow (102 ft)
- Turn left onto Main St (1.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Schooner Head Rd (79 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Schooner Head Rd (2.5 mi)
- Turn right toward Park Loop Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Park Loop RdMay be closed at certain times or days(0.6 mi)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
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Trails
Distance ?
2.0 milesElevation Gain ?
6 feetReal Ascent ?
249 feetReal Descent ?
243 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-23° to 15°)
-43% to 26%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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