From collection Place
Heavily impacted by the 1947 fire, fell into disuse, current condition unknown. MB
Significant Dates
1892Historical Context
This trail may have been considered the northern end of the Great Hill Path, see trail #306.Shown on the 1896 path map and all subsequent path maps. No longer marked on the 1951 NPS Road and Trail System Plan (part of a master plan).
Distance (e.g., miles)
0.4 miles
Route (e.g. trail)
From Woodbury Park to the summit of Great Hill.
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
303
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.
