Bar Island Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 0.7 miles from Bar Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
435 Steps 1  (0.2 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia Bar Island Trail

Elevation

The Bar Island Trail has a maximum elevation of 144 ft., a minimum elevation of 75 ft. and an elevation range of 69 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.2 mi75 ft144 ft69 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
6 min6.275 ft10 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4 min0.810 ft75 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 Bar Island 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: Hancock, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Sullivan, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tunk Lake, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Salsbury Cove, ME
  5. Topo Map: Bar Harbor, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Winter Harbor, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Southwest Harbor, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Seal Harbor, ME
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Schoodic Head, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Bar Island Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.2 miles (0.3 km) or 435 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bar Island Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 6 minutes in one direction and in 4 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.