Sand Beach
Bar Harbor, Maine
| Address: | Ocean Path, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA |
| GPS: |
44°19'48.7"N 68°11'2.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Maine |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.6 mi |
Trails National Park
Swim
Sand Beach is just one of the treasures visitors will find within the beautiful Acadia National Park. This little beach is only about 290 yards long, and is situated between the mountains and the rocky shores of Mount Desert Island's east side. In order to access this little beach, visitors can take the Park Loop Road south of the entrance fee station in Bar Harbor, Maine.
The beach is filled with sand full of fragmented sea shells, created by thousands of years of the pounding surf. The temperature of the ocean does not normally exceed 55°F, which can be quite cold for some, but on a hot summer day can make quite the difference. Surrounding the beach are multiple trails that take visitors to some of the nearby cliffs and mountains. Some of the more popular hikes are Beehive trail, Ocean Path, and Great Head trails. Most of these hikes can be accessed from the Sand Beach parking lot and are not considered to be too difficult.
More Information
- 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 (308 ft)
- Turn left (66 ft)
- Turn right (148 ft)
Access is provided via the Park Loop Road just south of the entrance fee station in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Trails
Distance ?
0.6 milesElevation Gain ?
241 feetReal Ascent ?
424 feetReal Descent ?
183 feetAvg Grade (5°)
9%Grade (-19° to 54°)
-35% to 137%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
