Triad Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 4.6 miles from Bar Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
2,480 Steps 1  (1.1 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia Triad Trail

Elevation

The Triad Trail has a maximum elevation of 689 ft., a minimum elevation of 285 ft. and an elevation range of 404 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.1 mi285 ft689 ft404 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
33 min32.2387 ft85 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
28 min7.185 ft387 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 Triad 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 Triad Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.1 miles (1.8 km) or 2,480 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Triad Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 28 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.