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Bass Harbor Head Light Trail route map
ModerateOut and Back

Bass Harbor Head Light Trail

Bass Harbor, Maine

0.4 mi

Distance

102 ft

Elev. Gain

10m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Bass Harbor Head Light Trail is a short out-and-back trail located in Bass Harbor, Maine. Stretching 0.4 miles with a moderate elevation gain of 102 feet, this trail provides visitors with a brief but potentially challenging hike due to the elevation changes over its relatively short length. The trail surface is primarily dirt and is not wheelchair accessible. As it meanders through the coastal environment typical of the region, hikers can enjoy the proximity to the iconic Bass Harbor Head Light, offering views of the rugged coastline.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:8 ft
Max:23 ft
31 ft
31 ft
8 ft13 ft18 ft23 ft0.0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi0.4 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

coastal viewshistoric lighthouse

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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