Ship Harbor Trail in Acadia National Park

Ship Harbor Trail

A relatively easy trail that takes you through a forested setting that leads to the shore.

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Ship Harbor Trail Details

Ship Harbor provides a stunning look at the Maine coast. Winding through evergreens, climbing up granite ledges, peering into tide pools, and sliding through mudflats, the flat, easy path is a great family adventure, especially for curious children. According to legend, the low tides of Ship Harbor once trapped an 18th century British ship that, after trying to anchor, found itself stuck in the mud! While visitors can no longer see the ship's remains, there are plenty of birds and seals to see diving in the surf below the low ledges surrounding the harbor. The beginning of the trail is wheelchair accessible. Trailhead: off of Route 102A, 2 miles from Seawall Campground.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

1.3 miles

Estimated time

45 minutes

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ship Harbor Trail

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Ship Harbor Trail

A beautiful nature walk taking you through an evergreen forest that leads to the rocky shoreline.

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Ship Harbor Nature Trail

A beautiful nature walk taking you through an evergreen forest that leads to the rocky shoreline.

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Ship Harbor Parking Area

This is a small lot with trailhead access.

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This is a small lot for trailhead access.

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A 1.4-mile trail that hugs the shoreline with beautiful views along its way.