Gorham Mountain Trail
One of the most popular hiking trails in the Park with spectacular coastal and mountain views.
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Gorham Mountain Trail Details
The trail rises gently through pine and spruce forests to a junction with Cadillac Cliffs, a short, rough trail along boulders and fern-covered rock faces that were the island's shoreline some 12,500 years ago. The trail quickly reaches the open granite summit of Gorham Mountain and offers spectacular views of Sand Beach, Otter Cliff, Champlain Mountain, Dorr Mountain, and Cadillac Mountain. The trail then descends through mixed hardwoods into a gully between Gorham Mountain and access to the Beehive, the Bowl Trail, and the Park Loop Road. Trailhead: 9.7 miles from visitor center on Park Loop Road.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.0 miles
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Gorham Mountain Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gorham Mountain Trail
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Gorham Mountain
A 3.5-mile moderate loop hike when combined with Ocean Path.
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Gorham Mountain Parking Area
A small lot for the Gorham Mountain trailhead.
0.2 mi away
Bates Memorial
A commemorative plaque for Waldron Bates is located at the junction of Gorham Mountain and Cadillac Cliffs Trails.
0.2 mi away
Fabbri Picnic Area
A pleasant picnic area close to Otter Cliffs.
0.2 mi away
Otter Cliff
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