122 m away
Beehive Trail
The easiest "rung and ladder" trail known for its stunning views and cliffside exposure.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 169 m
- Descent
- 169 m
The Beehive - Acadia National Park
A short & steep hike with a few technical areas where iron rungs are briefly used to climb up the side of the mountain
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Ascent
- 154 m
- Descent
- 152 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 19 m
- High Point
- 157 m
- Gradient
- 12˚
The beehive loop hike at Acadia National Park is a short & steep hike with a few exciting (scary) sections where iron rungs are used to climb up the side of the mountain
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Description
This loop is only about a mile and half long with a 650 foot ascent and it should take just about an hour to complete.
You'll want to ascend the beehive only, as descending the beehive would be dangerous and you would cause congestion on the very narrow trail.
Start at The Bowl trail head across the street from the parking lot for Sand Beach. This is a very busy parking lot in the summer and the fall, so I suggest parking at the visitor center and taking the free shuttle to the Sand Beach parking lot.
Fore more info, visit my blog: <a href="http://www.ericsturgeon.com/blog/beehive-loop-hike-acadia-national-park/">Acadia Beehive Loop Trail Guide</a>
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
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589 m away
Great Head Trail
A scenic coastal hike with expansive views and the ruins of a historic tea house.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 75 m
- Descent
- 75 m
1.7 km away
Gorham Mountain Loop
A summit loop over Gorham Mountain known for its expansive oceanside views and rocky shoreline.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 4.4 km
- Ascent
- 159 m
- Descent
- 159 m
2 km away
Precipice Trail Loop
Climb up metal ladders in cliffsides and skirt along exposed rock ledges on this death-defying hike!
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 370 m
- Descent
- 370 m
3.9 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
5.3 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
5.6 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
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Guidebooks in this area
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
10 routes · Hiking
10 of the Best Day Hikes in the Appalachian Mountains
12 routes · Hiking
Granite Peaks & Foggy Bays—12 Classic Hikes in Acadia NP
4 routes · Hiking
Top 4 Iron Rung Hikes in Acadia National Park
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Most Famous Hike in Every US National Park
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