Guide Sections
Use Blue Hill Mountain's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Blue Hill Mountain Details
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.3 miles
Estimated time
2h 30m
Region
N/A
A 5.3-mile network of moderate trails, Blue Hill Mountain is a classic "monadnock". In geographical terms, a monadnock means it sits alone, left behind as a stubborn remnant in an otherwise empty landscape. The region is not empty, simply flat, meaning that the top of Blue Hill Mountain provides the perfect viewing point for those looking for panoramic views of Mount Desert Island and Blue Hill Bay, along with the fields and rocky landscape of the nock itself. Offering multiple trails of all levels, this is a popular visiting spot and is often very busy in the later months when the surrounding foliage begins to change color.