East Trail
This steepest of the four trails on Schoodic Peninsula, but it's also the shortest, just a half-mile long.
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East Trail Details
As the name implies, this moderately difficult trail traverses the east side of Schoodic Head. Hikers will walk through pine woodlands and wildflowers in the spring. There's a scenic overlook a little before the summit of the trail; take this side path about .2 miles for 180-degree views from Mount Desert Island to the west through to the Spruce Point Peninsula to the east. The trailhead for the East Trail is a little less than a mile north of the Blueberry Hill parking area. Hikers should leave their cars there and hike north on the one-way loop road to reach the trailhead.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around East Trail
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0.3 mi away
Schoodic Head
Halfway between Frazer Point and Schoodic Point is Schoodic Head which, at 440 feet, is the highest point on the Schoodic Peninsula.
0.3 mi away
Schoodic Head
The trek to the summit is well worth it for the commanding views of Frenchman Bay and Cadillac Mountain.
0.7 mi away
Schoodic Head Trail
One of three trails converging on top of Schoodic Head with the best scenic views on the Peninsula.
0.7 mi away
Buck Cove Mountain
You'll reach the mountain by hiking a trail filled with cedar groves, wetlands, and lichen-covered rocky hills.
0.7 mi away
The Anvil
Visitors can hike the Anvil Trail to access this rocky knob and Schoodic Head.
