Anemone Cave Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 3.5 miles from Bar Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
400 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia Anemone Cave Trail

Elevation

The Anemone Cave Trail has a maximum elevation of 102 ft., a minimum elevation of 0 ft. and an elevation range of 102 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi0 ft102 ft102 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
5 min4.959 ft102 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
6 min8.5102 ft59 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Anemone Cave Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Salsbury Cove, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Bar Harbor, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Winter Harbor, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Southwest Harbor, ME
  5. Topo Map: Seal Harbor, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Schoodic Head, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bass Harbor, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Baker Island, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Anemone Cave Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 400 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Anemone Cave Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 5 minutes in one direction and in 6 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.