Southwest Harbor
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Wonderland Trail
Southwest Harbor, Maine
1.32 mi
/ 95 ft gain
Wonderland Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bass Harbor, Maine.
Ship Harbor Trail
Southwest Harbor, Maine
1.34 mi
/ 39 ft gain
Ship Harbor Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Little Cranberry Island
Cranberry Isles, Maine
1.81 mi
/ 121 ft gain
Little Cranberry Island is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Cranberry Isles, Maine.
Little Harbor Brook Trail
Mount Desert, Maine
3.19 mi
/ 217 ft gain
Little Harbor Brook Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Seal Harbor, Maine.
Photograph Bass Harbor Lighthouse
Sullivan, Maine
4.4
The skill level can vary on photographing this picture perfect location but no matter your skill level be sure to arrive early to scout out your best composition and be prepared for the swarm of other photographers at sunset!
All photos were taken the same day at different times throughout the day so you can see how dramatic this coastline can be and hopefully help determine which look and feel...
Explore Thuya Garden
Mount Desert, Maine
Thuya Garden is a separate portion of a larger preserve. You can reach this garden by either parking on route 3 heading north a quarter mile past the main entrance or you can park in the actual Thuya Garden lot. If you park on Route 3, you can enjoy a nice walk through the Maine forest on your way to the Garden. Do this by crossing the street and heading up a paved path that parallels the ro...
Little Long Pond
Mount Desert, Maine
2.15 mi
/ 154 ft gain
Little Long Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Seal Harbor, Maine.
Valley Cove Trail
Southwest Harbor, Maine
2.95 mi
/ 846 ft gain
Valley Cove Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Desert, Maine.
Valley Peak Trail
Southwest Harbor, Maine
3.38 mi
/ 1145 ft gain
Valley Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Places to stay
Winter Harbor, Maine
Schoodic Woods Campground
Overview
Schoodic Woods campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance. Reservations for group campsites can be made starting on Marc...
Isle au Haut, Maine
Duck Harbor Campground
Overview
Campsite reservations can be made beginning on April 1st each year at 10:00am (EST). The first night to book a campsite is May 1...
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