West Ledge Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 2.8 miles from Southwest Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
2,285 Steps 1  (1.0 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia West Ledge Trail

Elevation

The West Ledge Trail has a maximum elevation of 909 ft., a minimum elevation of 154 ft. and an elevation range of 755 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.0 mi154 ft909 ft755 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
36 min62.9755 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
25 min0.00 ft755 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 West Ledge 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: Blue Hill, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Newbury Neck, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Salsbury Cove, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Brooklin, ME
  5. Topo Map: Bartlett Island, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Southwest Harbor, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Stinson Neck, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Swans Island, ME
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bass Harbor, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the West Ledge Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.0 miles (1.6 km) or 2,285 steps.

How long does it take to hike the West Ledge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 36 minutes in one direction and in 25 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.