gorham mountain trail

Sail_or_Dive

Start at the Gorham Mountain parking lot, then if you get tired ride the bus two stops back from the beach. If you have more energy stop at the beach for water and hike the two miles along the shoreline. There are great views from the top of the mountain which makes a great resting point if you are not in a hurry.

annettelaurie

Spent time driving here to start our first ever "leap peeping" experience. It felt so real and not at all touristy which was fabulous. The people we met were really friendly and going along the trail there was so much to see and explore. I am sure we could have done a lot more but what we saw we loved,we just didn't have enough time to do it all - time to go back again methinks!

tomdE5109PM

We are not regular hikers. We are over but still in decent shape. We hiked this trail and it took longer than we expected but it was worth every moment. Actually, we took a bit of a wrong turn and made the hike more difficult. However, if you are more observant than we were up, and followed the trail markers, you will have a relatively easy hike to the top of the trail. The views are stunning. We were traveling during the last week of October. The foliage was still magnificent. This is a place where you go to understand that God really does exist. We then continued our hike from the top of the trail for another mile to the place that is known as The Bowl. It is worth the extra distance. From the bowl you can then go down a side pass to the main road, saving a lot of time and some effort. Unless you are quite physically fit and up for a challenge, avoid the area called the beehive. Otherwise, it is very user-friendly for anyone of reasonable fitness level.

VictorC164

Another great stop in Acadia, easy access, good parking and well mark trail with amazing view to Sand Beach

krisca2

Easy trail to hike with continuous stunning views of the ocean. Despite being high up there are never vertigo moments for those with a fear of heights. Not a heavily traveled trail when we hiked in October which was surprising because the fall foliage was amazing!! Highly recommend this trail. Next time we visit Acadia, we will hike this trail again.

MNwanderers

Start from upper sand beach and hike the beehive and the bowl and add this hike on for 2-3 hour jaunt. It is a lovely loop and you will feel very far removed from civilization during portions of this. We hiked with our tween boys and they loved it.

Dick662

Easy slow climb to the top. The views up there are spectacular. The walk up is over rock, but not difficult unless you try the Cadillac Cliff Trail. This alterative route for part of the way to the top can be very challenging. Bring water and snacks. Not for young children!

917pattim

To get great views of the surrounding area, be sure to do the Gorham Mountain Trail in Acadia National Park. The trail is not too difficult, covering lots of rocky areas, and the views from the top are worth the climb. We parked near Thunder Hole, did the hike up the mountain, then down toward Sand Beach and then hiked along Park Loop Road back to the parking area.

lord-xeon

This is a nice 2 mile loop trail, it's not too steep, and not too much vertical climbing. The views at the top are pretty nice, if the weather is cooperating.About a quarter of a mile in the trail splits to the Cadillac Cliffs Path. Take that on the way back, it's tougher and more strenuous. However, there are some steep steps on this path, so if you don't want to hike down or over rocks, just stick to the main trail.

Savannah55

This was a great trail for views of the ocean and the inland mountains. Views got more spectacular as we climbed higher. Each one encouraged me to go on to the next level. I am not a hiker but was able to easily walk this trail. Wore tennis shoes which worked okay but those with hiking shoes were better able to scramble over the big rocks.

MKtravelers19

This is a relatively short hike but like most hikes in Acadia you are hiking up and over the granite rocks. Once you get the top...WOW....the views are amazing. This is listed in several Acadia books as a must do simply for the views. Glad we did it on a clear crisp September afternoon with mild winds. We saw lots of tree candy color on the way up. If the main Gorham parking lot is full, just go a few feet down the road to another lot and walk along the road to the trail head. Highly recommend. Happy Trails!

wecher

We took our 5- and 2.5-year olds and they LOVED it. Made it to the top with a few scraped knees. You need to hold their hands sometimes and lift them up/down and there are definitely areas where you need to police them away from drops--but I watched their confidence go up as the hike went on. The views from the top are magnificent and we were the only ones up there. About an hour up and less down with small kids.

gregc627

My two girls (12&7) hiked this train in the rain and had a lot of fun. The trail itself is easy with a lot of interesting overlooks, also had blueberries along it. We hiked it on a rainy day and only saw one other family along the whole trail. Easy enough for a family to do and kept everyone entertained.

Shelbs97

We hiked Gorham Mountain Trail from the entrance near Thunder Hole, up to the Summit and then down a steeper trail to the entrance road to Sand Beach. It was a good family hike (we had a 9 year old and a 3 year old, plus a 2 year old in a backpack and 2 small dogs) and we stopped at the Summit for a snack and to take in the beautiful views of Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs and beyond. Take your time and spend about 2 hours on the trail. Highly recommended.

BakerMom

We hiked this trail based on reading how the views at the summit were really nice and you basically get a lot of bang for your buck (not terribly challenging trail but great views). The first time we hiked here it was foggy and needless to say not much of a view. I insisted we do the trail again when it was clear and I am so glad we did. We first hiked Gorham Mt. when our children were 5 and 7 years old and they didn't have any difficulty. You have people with children and dogs doing this trail which isn't to say it is super easy, just not as challenging as some others (hiking poles are definitely helpful for those with bad knees!).