Brown Path, Acadia National Park, Hancock County, ME

Shown and labeled on 1909 path map. Condition unknown.

Creation Date/Range

1894

Historical Context

Brown Path name assigned by Herbert Jaques, BHVIA Path Committee Chair, as part of his colored trail system.

Distance (e.g., miles)

0.3 miles

Route (e.g. trail)

From east of The Bowl then south down the west side of The Beehive.

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

351

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.