Acadia National Park Beehive Trail Map

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Acadia national park beehive trail map.

You ll hike along exposed cliffs and use iron rungs to reach the summit and its awesome views. The beehive in acadia national park juts out of the surrounding terrain proudly at 520 feet 158 m. 3 2 miles round trip summary. The beehive trail is a classic acadia national park hike.

520 feet short steep and sweet the beehive trail is one of the most popular trails in acadia national park rising to the top of a beehive shaped dome above the park loop road the trail provides unbeatable views of sand beach and great. Click the image to view a full size gif 400 kb or download the pdf 50 kb. Iron rungs and ladders dogs not permitted distance. Hiking the beehive trail is one of the most popular things to do in acadia national park to beat the crowds arrive as early as possible the park is open 24 7 but remember not to hike this trail in the dark.

Profile may not match route depicted on maine trail finder. Box 177 bar harbor me 04609 0177 207 288 3338 parking. If you have ever visited sand beach you likely noticed it to the northwest towering over the tree tops. This is a better map than the national geographic trails illustrated acadia map there is no free acadia trail map with as much information as the paid maps but this nice trail handout has an overview of the hikes.

1 2 hours elevation change. There is a 20 fee to get into the national park. However the park does sponsor an earthcache program for those seeking a virtual treasure hunt. Visit acadia national park online for more information or contact.

From the park loop road in acadia park at the sand beach parking area. You would have driven by it on the right just before arriving at the sand beach parking area from bar harbor even without binoculars you will often see hikers trekking up the southeastern. Acadia national park p o. 1 6 miles round trip hiking time.

The hike up the beehive trail aka. National park service acadia national park po box 177 bar harbor me 04609 phone. Begin on a gradual forested ascent through a gulley. Ascend the south side of the beehive using granite staircases boulders and iron rungs.

This ingenious route heads right up the steep south face of the peak and includes granite steps iron rungs to climb up and several handrails for exposed rock scrambling sections.