Gilmore Peak in Acadia National Park

Gilmore Peak

One of the Park's three smaller summits, just west of Sargent Mountain, with impressive, scenic views.

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Gilmore Peak Details

There are three peaks just west of Sargent Mountain: Gilmore, Bald Peak, and Parkman Mountain. Each offers a great view in its own right; they are accessible via the Grandgent Trail, a connector trail between Giant Slide and Sargent Mountain. A loop hike can cover all three smaller mountains, including 1,038-foot Gilmore Peak and Sargent itself.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gilmore Peak

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0.2 mi away

Grandgent Trail

A difficult connector trail between Giant Slide and Sargent.

0.3 mi away

Parkman Mountain

Parkman Mountain is one of three smaller peaks just west of the much larger Sargent Mountain.

0.3 mi away

Bald Peak

One of the smaller peaks in the Park, but worthy of exploration for its incredible views.

0.4 mi away

Sargent Mountain

The second-highest mountain in the Park, featuring views of stone bridges and waterfalls as you ascend to the top.

0.5 mi away

Hemlock Bridge

This majestic bridge, in the heart of the Middle Peaks area, is named for the hemlock trees surrounding it.