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A steep, memorial, endowed, woodland path following the streambed of Kebo Brook. The route originally started at the Kebo Valley Club in Bar Harbor (#321, 322) but now starts at the park loop road. Here, the first .3 mile was rerouted to connect with the trail head parking area, with more reroutes in this area in 2002. The route ascends to the summit of Cadillac, passing several marked and unmarked trails (#23, 323, 22, 25). The northern two-thirds of the trail contains extensive stone pavement and stairs, although much is in need of repair. In some places stone pavement has been dismantled by water and the route goes along the bank. Stream crossings are numerous, out of 12 crossings, 3 are intact with flat stones laid in the stream bed, others have shifted or been dismantled by water and ice. Some walls are built along the bank, holding a benched tread or paving. Some wall is laid and some is piled rubble. Some wall has collapsed and the tread is disintegrating. About one-third of the way up the trail is a large boulder with a bronze plaque, " Lilian Endicott Francklyn (1891-1928)." There are pinned rocks in the area. The upper section, after huge steps, is a scramble-like climb over open ledge. The trail is moderately used, average width 2-3', passes scenic cliffs, boulders, cascades, pools in the lower section, and offers panoramic views at the summit of Cadillac. TS, PC, SB, MB, GJS
