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A summit path from the Monument Cove Parking Area, over the top of Gorham Mountain to the Bowl Trail, which travels past the 1910 Waldron Bates Memorial Plaque, past both ends of the Cadillac Cliff Trail, and above the Cadillac Cliffs. The upper half of the route was part of the colored path system and the current route passes two unmarked trails, the former southern end of the Black Path to Otter Creek (#346) and the former part of the Cadillac Cliffs path to Thunderhole (#354). The route contains interesting geological features, including sea cliffs, and spectacular summit views of the Atlantic Ocean and Sand Beach. The ascent through pitch pine-covered slopes is short and easy, making it a popular and heavily travelled trail. There are few built features on the trail from the parking area to Cadillac Cliffs: some sections of CCC stairs, steps, and coping wall, and some reconstructed by the AMC. Most stonework, steps, stepping stones, and coping wall is found in the upper VIA section, with some stonework in the earliest northern section. Several old Bates-style cairns are on ledges east of the trail, under tree branches. CB, PC, TS, MB, GJS
