Spring Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 4.2 miles from Southwest Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
1,201 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia Spring Trail

Elevation

The Spring Trail has a maximum elevation of 650 ft., a minimum elevation of 282 ft. and an elevation range of 368 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi282 ft650 ft368 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
18 min30.9371 ft10 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min0.810 ft371 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 Spring 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: Newbury Neck, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Salsbury Cove, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bar Harbor, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Bartlett Island, ME
  5. Topo Map: Southwest Harbor, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Seal Harbor, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Swans Island, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Bass Harbor, ME
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Baker Island, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Spring Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.9 km) or 1,201 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Spring Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 18 minutes in one direction and in 13 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.