West Ledge Trail

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Overview

Trail Features

Dogs
Not Allowed
Fees
None
Kids
Not Recommended
Route
Out and Back
Users
Multi-use
Length
1.8 miles
Parking
Yes
Surface
Mixed
Bathrooms
None
Elevation Gain
764 feet
Difficulty
Intermediate
Trail Hours
Sunrise-Sunset
Parking Hours
Sunrise-Sunset
Water Fountains
None
Vending Machines
None

West Ledge Trail is a well-marked, 1.8–mile, moderately trafficked, out-and-back trail that climbs up Bernard Mountain near Seal Cove, Maine. The trail has an elevation gain of 764 feet and is rated intermediate. The West Ledge Trail is not recommended for kids and dogs due to the open rock ledges present on the trail. The trail is accessible any time of the day from May until October for hiking, trail running, and nature trips. Ascending through the vintage Acadia forest, the trail offers its users a chance to view wildlife, and at the summit, the entire Atlantic Ocean, and the western side of Mt. Desert Island.

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