Ship Harbor Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 3.4 miles from Southwest Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
2,566 Steps 1  (1.2 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia Ship Harbor Trail

Elevation

The Ship Harbor Trail has a maximum elevation of 52 ft., a minimum elevation of 7 ft. and an elevation range of 45 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.2 mi7 ft52 ft45 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
28 min5.971 ft64 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
26 min5.364 ft71 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 Ship Harbor 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: Bartlett Island, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Southwest Harbor, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Seal Harbor, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Swans Island, ME
  5. Topo Map: Bass Harbor, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Baker Island, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Johns Island, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Frenchboro, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Ship Harbor Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.2 miles (1.9 km) or 2,566 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Ship Harbor Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 28 minutes in one direction and in 26 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.