USA Beehive Backside

Get to know this 1.5-mile loop trail near Bar Harbor, Maine. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

One on the Summit of the trail, this will be the backside view around sunset

Acadia National Park charges a fee to enter. Fees are per vehicle or per motorcycle. If you are entering on foot, horse, or bike the fee is per person. You can also purchase a park-specific annual pass. Please check with the park's website for current rate information.



The Beehive Trail Loop is one of the most popular hikes in Acadia National Park. This popular loop offers incredible views, with some challenging rung and ladder sections. This loop starts at the Sand Beach Parking Lot, traverses over the Beehive, reaches the Bowl Pond, and then loops back on the Bowl Trail.

Although the loop could technically be done in either direction, the counterclockwise way is highly recommended. Going counterclockwise, you go up the rungs and ladders, which is much easier than going down them. Also, this way you get the climb out of the way early, and the rest is smooth sailing.

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