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Ship Harbor Trail
A beautiful nature walk taking you through an evergreen forest that leads to the rocky shoreline.
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Ship Harbor Trail Details
Like most things in Acadia, Ship Harbor has a history. It was named for a Colonial-era warship that sought shelter in this spot, but wound up stuck in the muddy shallows. Your 1.6-mile trip on this trail includes mud flats, spruce forests, rocky ledges covered in shrubs, and open coastline. It's a generally easy hike and you'll be rewarded when you reach the coast and are greeted by waves crashing against the shore. Lobstermen at work, a variety of seabirds at play, and perhaps some sunning seals or even a bald eagle are some things you may observe while traveling this path.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.3-mile loop
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
Western Side
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ship Harbor Trail
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Ship Harbor Trail
A relatively easy trail that takes you through a forested setting that leads to the shore.
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Ship Harbor Nature Trail
A beautiful nature walk taking you through an evergreen forest that leads to the rocky shoreline.
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Ship Harbor Parking Area
This is a small lot with trailhead access.
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Wonderland Trail Parking Area
This is a small lot for trailhead access.
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Wonderland Trail
A 1.4-mile trail that hugs the shoreline with beautiful views along its way.
