Bald Peak Trail, Acadia National Park, Hancock County, ME

A moderately difficult,lightly used summit path built in 1932 from Hadlock Brook Trail, across two carriage roads, over Bald Peak, and ending at Parkman Mountain Trail (#59). Path is 3-6’ wide is mostly a wooded, streamside path passing flat open hardwood valley before reaching round ledges of Bald Mtn. The route has no built features and offers fine views from summit.

Significant Dates

circa 1932

Historical Context

First shown on the 1932 path map.

Distance (e.g., miles)

1 mile

Route (e.g. trail)

From the Hadlock Brook Trail, over Bald Peak, to the Parkman Mtn. Trail.

Latitude (decimal)

44.33091

Longitude (decimal)

-68.2881

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.

GNIS/GNS Feature ID

1911362

NRHP Property ID

100007602

ACAD Trails ID

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.