The Anvil
Visitors can hike the Anvil Trail to access this rocky knob and Schoodic Head.
Plan Around The Anvil
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The Anvil Details
The longest hike on the Schoodic Peninsula, the Anvil Trail offers views from atop Schoodic Head as well as from atop the Anvil, a rocky knob you'll pass along the way.
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Nearby Parks Around The Anvil
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Anvil
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0.1 mi away
Anvil Trail
The longest trail on Schoodic Peninsula, it provides magnificent views while you climb through woods of ash, birch, and spruce.
0.2 mi away
Alder Trail
This easy 1.3-mile trail is a good connector from Anvil Trail back to the trailhead for Schoodic Head.
0.6 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
Schoodic Head
Halfway between Frazer Point and Schoodic Point is Schoodic Head which, at 440 feet, is the highest point on the Schoodic Peninsula.
0.7 mi away
Schoodic Head
The trek to the summit is well worth it for the commanding views of Frenchman Bay and Cadillac Mountain.
