6 m away
Beech and Canada Cliffs
An "iron rung" loop reserved for adventurous hikers without a fear of heights.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 197 m
- Descent
- 197 m
Beech Cliff Trail
Acadia National Park
Short but very steep trail featuring iron ladders
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 183 m
- Descent
- 184 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 27 m
- High Point
- 182 m
- Gradient
- 19˚
The trail head is located at the end of the parking lot for Echo Lake Beach. The trail to the summit is quite steep, with 4 ladders to climb. Excellent views from the summit of Acadia Mountain, St Sauveur Mountain, and the beach at Echo Lake where you started. It's easy going on the descent on Canada Cliffs Trail back to Echo Lake Beach.
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
Similar routes nearby
803 m away
Acadia Mountain, St. Sauveur, and Valley Peak Loop
A classic Acadia hike with 3 summits and plenty of views.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 429 m
- Descent
- 430 m
6.6 km away
Jordan Cliffs Loop
A challenging and incredibly scenic day hike with "iron rungs and ladders" along Jordan Cliffs and Penobscot Mountain.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 366 m
- Descent
- 366 m
7.5 km away
Bubbles Nubble Loop
A circuit including North Bubble, South Bubble, and Conners Nubble - with impressive views from each.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 288 m
- Descent
- 288 m
9.1 km away
Wonderland Trail
An easy, family-friendly hike with endless opportunities to explore a coastal outcropping.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 27 m
- Descent
- 27 m
9.3 km away
Ship Harbor Trail
A short, family-friendly hike with spectacular coastal views, birding opportunities, and unique granite outcroppings.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 29 m
- Descent
- 29 m
9.9 km away
Cadillac Mountain Summit Loop
A short summit hike atop the highest peak in Acadia National Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 614 m
- Ascent
- 23 m
- Descent
- 23 m
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Guidebooks in this area
13 routes · Hiking
Granite Peaks & Foggy Bays—Classic Hikes in Acadia NP
4 routes · Hiking
Top 4 Iron Rung Hikes in Acadia National Park
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