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Great Head Trail


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 21 attractions in Acadia National Park
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Attraction type: Hiking trail
Activities: Hiking

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5 of 5 stars
Hebron, Maryland
30 Jul 2008
2
people found this review helpful

We hiked this with our three kids. Our youngest is 7. She loved it because she got to climb rocks.You start at Sand Beach and do a little climbing along the way. Not too difficult at all. The views are beautiful. We would definitely recommend it. more

Awesome!
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5 of 5 stars
Rochester, NY
8 Dec 2007
3
people found this review helpful

I always come on tripadvisor before vacations to see which trails people recommend. I always think it's helpful to see photos, so I added some of the best ones we took. My sister and I hiked this trail by ourselves while my parents sat on the beach. It took about an hour, and we stopped many times to take pictures.... more

A must do!
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5 of 5 stars
Maryland
16 Aug 2007
4
people found this review helpful

I hiked this trail from Sand Beach and the views were gorgeous. There is a little climbing on the sea cliffs, but there are beautiful views of sand beach, the beehive,etc. It is a short hike also. Don't miss it. A must do! more

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5 of 5 stars
Florida
19 Jun 2006
15
people found this review helpful

The Great Head Trail is magnificent. Scrambling up the pink granite rock is well worth the effort to enjoy the vistas and the topographically interesting trail. We went with our 6yr old and our 13 yr old and never heard a complaint about being tired, despite it being a more physical challenge than other hikes in the park. We went... more

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5 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Maryland
14 Jul 2005
6
people found this review helpful

I hiked the Great Head trail with my wife and three kids and we all very much enjoyed the trail. Even my three year old son had no problem negotiating the trail. The views are spectacular and climbing up the rocks on the trail is great fun for kids and adults alike. Plan to do this hike while in Acadia. more

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4 of 5 stars
Minneapolis
14 Jun 2005
8
people found this review helpful

We hiked the Great Head Trail and found it to be challenging (we are fairly new to hiking) and well worth it! The sites of the Sand Beach and the Harbors are gorgeous. Its a moderate level hike so make sure you have the appropriate shoes (many people stumble onto the trail from the beach and think they can hike... more

10 Apr 2006
4
people found this review helpful

Levamos visitando Acadia unos 10 años ya que nos encanta. Vamos todos los años en otoño. Entre nuestros senderos favoritos... more

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Acadia National Park, ME