Acadia National Park - Wonderland Trail

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This is a great stroll to the water's edge.

Trail Activity

Length

1.40 miles, Round Trip

Difficulty

Easy

Town

Southwest Harbor

Surface

Dirt/Forest Floor, Rock/Ledge

Pets

Permitted

Fees

Yes

Details

Description

HIGH USE TRAIL:

This is a busy trail system, especially on weekends between 9AM-4PM. Consider visiting outside of peak periods. Use Maine Trail Finder to identify other nearby trails. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, please choose another trail.

The trail is an old road which leads to the ocean. It's very flat with minimal roots and rocks. Upon reaching the water, the trail loops through a stand of spruce and fir, occasionally providing access to the rocky shoreline.

Other Information

This is a popular birding spot and there is good tidepooling at low tide. When exploring the tidepools keep these safety tips in mind.

Never turn your back to the water.
Explore as the tide is going out.
Be gentle with tidepool creatures.

Geocaching is prohibited within Acadia National Park; however, the park does sponsor an EarthCache Program for those seeking a virtual treasure hunt!

Natural Heritage Hikes is a project of the Maine Natural Areas Program in partnership with Maine Trail Finder. View the "Acadia National Park - Wonderland Trail" guide online here.

Trail Manager

Visit Acadia National Park online for more information or contact:

National Park Service, Acadia National Park
PO Box 177
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone: (207) 288-3338
acadia_information@nps.gov

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Trail Tips

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Find out about and follow any local regulations and respect landowners’ property.

Directions

Trailhead Information

Starting in Southwest Harbor, continue on ME Route 102 through town. Just past the town turn left on102A. In 3.1 miles the Wonderland Parking lot is on the left.

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