Parkman Mountain Trail
This trail features open views and provides access to rounded, rocky peaks.
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Parkman Mountain Trail Details
Parkman Mountain Trail climbs rapidly through groves of softwood and over a series of granite knobs to the summit of Parkman Mountain, one of Acadia's popular open-summit peaks. The generally rocky trail crosses a number of old carriage roads and other trails during both the ascent and descent and is often combined with Bald and Gilmore Peaks as part of a multi-peak hike. Trailhead: Take Carriage Road to the right; at carriage road junction #13 turn left about .2 mile for trailhead.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
2.5 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Parkman Mountain Trail
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0.0 mi away
Hadlock Brook Trail
The trail skirting Upper Hadlock Pond.
0.2 mi away
Parkman Mountain Parking Area
This is a small parking lot accessing the carriage roads.
0.3 mi away
Hadlock Brook (Parkman Mountain)
A moderate 4-mile loop with unique views and access to three Acadia bridges, including the famous Waterfall Bridge.
0.3 mi away
Norumbega Mountain
The westernmost peak on the east side of Mount Desert Island, reaching a height of 852 feet.
