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:
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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