Gorge Path
Fairly strenuous, but also one of the most outstanding hikes in the Park.
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Gorge Path Details
This path creeps south between Dorr and Cadillac Mountains, under steep cliffs, and around small streams and cascades. The beautiful, moderately graded trail is a shady adventure through a rocky, narrow gorge surrounded by mixed hardwoods and a few hemlocks that survived the 1947 fires. Hikers may have to forge streambeds and cross slippery, moss covered rocks. The path eventually turns west and intersects with trails that climb Cadillac Mountain. Trailhead: 3.8 miles from start of the loop road.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.6 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Gorge Path
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Gorge Path
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0.2 mi away
Kebo Mountain
The hike up Kebo Mountain is short and relatively easy, offering hints of nice vistas along its way.
0.3 mi away
Kebo Mountain Trail
This trail provides some of the island's most rewarding and immediate vistas.
0.5 mi away
Jesup Path
This 2.2-mile path near Bar Harbor is studded with beautiful wildflowers and is a pretty place to walk.
0.5 mi away
Porcupine Islands Overlook
A wonderful place to view the Porcupine Islands that dot Frenchman Bay.
0.6 mi away
Cadillac Mountain North Ridge Trail
This trail, with an open ascent, features beautiful views of Frenchman Bay.
