Anvil Trail Schoodic
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Maine · hancock County

Anvil Trail Schoodic

Coastal forest route with open ledges on the Schoodic peninsula.

Rating
Length
2.8 mi
Difficulty
3
County
hancock
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Schoodic Peninsula Alder Trail

Easy coastal path with pink granite shore and island views.

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Schoodic Head Trail

Acadia mainland climb with sweeping views of Schoodic Peninsula.

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Great Head Trail

Short loop on dramatic sea cliffs near Sand Beach.

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About This Trail

A coastal forest route on the Schoodic Peninsula climbing to open ledges with views across Frenchman Bay to Mount Desert Island’s peaks. The Anvil’s rocky viewpoint provides a different perspective on Acadia’s landscape, accessible from the quieter mainland section of the national park.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.340292, -68.0447611
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Getting There

From Winter Harbor, follow ME-186 east, then turn right onto Schoodic Loop Road. Continue approximately 5 miles past the Schoodic Woods Campground. The Anvil Trail parking is on the right at Blueberry Hill on the Schoodic Peninsula.

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Schoodic Peninsula Alder Trail

Easy coastal path with pink granite shore and island views.

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Schoodic Head Trail

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Great Head Trail

Short loop on dramatic sea cliffs near Sand Beach.

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Beehive Trail Acadia

Short but steep iron-rung scramble with dramatic coastal overlooks.

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Precipice Trail Acadia

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