Gilley Trail Acadia National Park, Hancock County, ME

A moderately difficult, lightly used summit path shown on 1915 path guide (probably built c. 1911) that begins at Gilley Field and ends at Great Notch. Flat woodland trail 3-10’ wide has log trailhead and crosses two NPS cedar stringer bridges with redwood plank decking. Trail provides flat accessl to Mansell Mountain Trail (#115), Razorback (#112), spur to Reservoir, and Sluiceway (#110). KJ, DK, SB, MB

Place Class

Trail

Distance (e.g., miles)

0.6 miles

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

125

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.

External URL2

https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names