The Beehive

Photo: Fredlyfish4 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

0.5km
Total Distance
97m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A short, thrilling climb up a cliff in Acadia National Park on iron rungs and ladders bolted to the rock. The exposed route zigzags up the face with big drops to a summit looking over Sand Beach and the Atlantic. Not for the faint of heart, but a huge reward for the effort.

Route Map

Along the trail

Bus stop
365m from the start
Parking
277m from the start
Surface
rock
Marked route
Beehive Trail

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes