Bracy Cove Road/Path, crosses Acadia National Park, Hancock County, ME

Now a carriage road.

Historical Context

Shown on the 1893 Rand map. At this time it may have been a logging road. Later the road disappears and the route becomes part of the path along long pond to the Jordan Stream Trail. It is now the route of a carriage road.

Distance (e.g., miles)

1.8 miles

Route (e.g. trail)

From Bracy Cove north to Jordan Pond.

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.

NRHP Property ID

100007602

ACAD Trails ID

402

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.