From collection Place
Built in 1979: Gordon, Tom, and Dan Falt, NEHVIS, described in Dec. 1979 letter to members.
Significant Dates
1979Distance (e.g., miles)
0.2 miles
Route (e.g. trail)
From Rt. 3 opposite the Azalea Garden, down along brook, to head of Northeast Harbor, up steps to Rt. 198 near Harborside
Significance
The historic trail system of Acadia National Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for its national significance and ties to the history of Mount Desert Island and establishment of the park. The system's period of significance starts in 1844 and ends in 1942. The listing encompasses 109 trails traversing 117 miles on Mount Desert Island (some extending outside the park) and includes 18 memorial plaques, 12 viewpoints, and unique engineering features.
Authoritative Source
Microsoft Access database used in preparation of report Pathmakers: Cultural Landscape Report for the Historic Hiking Trail System of Mount Desert Island by Coffin Brown, Margaret, Jim Vekasi, et. al. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, DC (2006); accessed June 2024.
