The trail is an out and back to the ocean, with a loop at the end along the shore. The loop travels through a stand of spruce and fir, and provides access to the rocky shoreline.
Most of the trail is of minimal grades and nearly flat, with a gravel surface to the loop. However, about halfway to the shore the trail ascends and descends again over a surface of rocks and bedrock.
The loop along the shore is flat with a gravel surface on its east side and a forest floor around its west side. There a some roots to navigate in the loop, particularly along the outermost section of the loop where there are quite a few of them and where the trail is also narrower.
This is a popular birding spot and there is good tidepooling at low tide. When exploring the tidepools keep these safety tips in mind.
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.
Visit Acadia National Park online for more information or contact:
National Park Service, Acadia National ParkStarting 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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