Anvil Trail
The longest trail on Schoodic Peninsula, it provides magnificent views while you climb through woods of ash, birch, and spruce.
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Anvil Trail Details
Anvil, East, and Schoodic Head Trail all converge on top of Schoodic Head, which provides the best views on the Schoodic Peninsula. Anvil Trail is the longest hike on the peninsula, though at only 2.2 miles out-and-back, it's still quite manageable. Access for this trail is just north of the Blueberry Hill parking lot. The trail climbs gradually to the top of Schoodic Head where you'll be surrounded by a matural evergreen forest studded with birch trees, spruce trees, and boulders. A little over ¼ mile from the trailhead, watch for a sign on the left for a short side trail to "The Anvil," an overlook for Schoodic Point. After returning to the main trail, you'll top out on Schoodic Head's granite ridge. Distance is 1.1 miles one-way, 2.2 miles round-trip.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.1 miles
Estimated time
35 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Anvil Trail
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0.1 mi away
The Anvil
Visitors can hike the Anvil Trail to access this rocky knob and Schoodic Head.
0.1 mi away
Alder Trail
This easy 1.3-mile trail is a good connector from Anvil Trail back to the trailhead for Schoodic Head.
0.7 mi away
Schoodic Head Trail
One of three trails converging on top of Schoodic Head with the best scenic views on the Peninsula.
0.8 mi away
Schoodic Institute
A partner with the National Park Service committed to advancing ecosystem science and learning for people of all ages.
0.8 mi away
Rockefeller Hall
A part of the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC) where visitors can explore scientific and educational exhibits.
