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Valley Peak Trail
Runs from St. Sauveur's summit to Valley Peak.
Plan Around Valley Peak Trail
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Valley Peak Trail Details
Valley Peak Trail runs from St. Sauveur's summit to the top of the 520-foot Valley Peak. While the summit is significantly smaller than most others in Acadia, it nonetheless offers some of the best views of the Cranberry Isles, Somes Sound, and the surrounding area. Aside from the summit, however, this strenuous trail is devoid of good views. The short, steep trail follows the looming 500-foot walls of Eagle Cliff under a pine, cedar, and fir canopy before descending to the Valley Cove Fire Road. Trailhead: From the St. Sauveur Mountain Trail.
Difficulty
High
Distance
0.8 miles
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Valley Peak Trail
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0.1 mi away
Valley Cove Trail
A 3-mile trail that is good for people of all skill levels and is home to peregrine falcons.
0.1 mi away
Man O' War Brook Falls
A small, scenic 35-foot waterfall near Acadia Mountain.
0.5 mi away
Acadia Mountain
The highest summit provides a tranquil resting spot; the east summit views Somes Sound and the eastern mountains.
0.5 mi away
Somes Sound
Once considered a fjord, the Somes Sound now takes the status of a unique geological feature uncommon in the United States, a fjard.
0.6 mi away
St. Sauveur Mountain
This peak is located just south of Acadia Mountain and makes for a not-too-strenuous day hike.
