Western Head Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 18.4 miles from Brooklin, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
3,549 Steps 1  (1.6 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia Western Head Trail

Elevation

The Western Head Trail has a maximum elevation of 108 ft., a minimum elevation of 7 ft. and an elevation range of 101 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.6 mi7 ft108 ft101 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
41 min5.566 ft144 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
42 min12.0144 ft66 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 Western Head 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: North Haven East, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Deer Isle, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Stinson Neck, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Vinalhaven, ME
  5. Topo Map: Isle Au Haut West, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Isle Au Haut East, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Matinicus OE N, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Matinicus OE NE, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Western Head Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) or 3,549 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Western Head Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 41 minutes in one direction and in 42 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.