Great Head Parking Area
A little known parking lot for accessing Sand Beach.
Plan Around Great Head Parking Area
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Great Head Parking Area Details
This small parking area is located at the end of Schooner Head Road and provides access to Sand Beach and Great Head. You'll have to walk a bit, but this lot serves as a nice alternative to the busy Sand Beach Parking Area.
Difficulty
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Great Head Parking Area
Compare nearby parks around Great Head Parking Area when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Great Head Parking Area
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Great Head Parking Area while the map context is still fresh.
0.0 mi away
Great Head Trail
A great family hike with wonderful spots for picnics and watching marine life.
0.3 mi away
Great Head Trail
A great family hike with wonderful spots for picnics and watching marine life.
0.3 mi away
Sand Beach
There is a view of the beach, but there is no beach access from this vantage point.
0.4 mi away
Sand Beach
The Island Explorer operates on Mount Desert Island June 23 through October 11, 2021. Fall service begins the last week in August.
0.4 mi away
Sand Beach
A scenic beach nestled between the mountains and rocky shores on the east side of Mount Desert Island.
