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Acadia national park beehive trail map.
Hiking the beehive trail is one of the most popular things to do in acadia national park to beat the crowds arrive as early as possible the park is open 24 7 but remember not to hike this trail in the dark.
This ingenious route heads right up the steep south face of the peak and includes granite steps iron rungs to climb up and several handrails for exposed rock scrambling sections.
Box 177 bar harbor me 04609 0177 207 288 3338 parking.
Geocaching is prohibited within acadia national park.
Iron rungs and ladders dogs not permitted distance.
1 6 miles round trip hiking time.
The beehive trail is a classic acadia national park hike.
There is a 20 fee to get into the national park.
Begin on a gradual forested ascent through a gulley.
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207 288 3338 acadia.
1 2 hours elevation change.
Profile may not match route depicted on maine trail finder.
The beehive cliffs trail is a thrilling acadia classic but it is not recommended for anybody with a fear of heights.
From the park loop road in acadia park at the sand beach parking area.
Here is a schoodic peninsula trail map which.
However the park does sponsor an earthcache program for those seeking a virtual treasure hunt.
You would have driven by it on the right just before arriving at the sand beach parking area from bar harbor even without binoculars you will often see hikers trekking up the southeastern.
You ll hike along exposed cliffs and use iron rungs to reach the summit and its awesome views.
3 2 miles round trip summary.
The hike up the beehive trail aka.
If you have ever visited sand beach you likely noticed it to the northwest towering over the tree tops.
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520 feet short steep and sweet the beehive trail is one of the most popular trails in acadia national park rising to the top of a beehive shaped dome above the park loop road the trail provides unbeatable views of sand beach and great.
Ascend the south side of the beehive using granite staircases boulders and iron rungs.