Green and Black Path Acadia National Park, Hancock County, ME

A lightly used unmarked trail from Route 3 to the bowl, which is easier to locate where it branches west from the Bear Brook Trail (#10) north of Bowl outlet. Goodrich suspects that after trails were restored after fire, the Bear Brook Trail (#10) was rerouted over the first 100 yards of the Green & Black Trail and then east to its original route. Cairns still exist at top and with some difficulty trail can be followed down to Route 3 just opposite entrance to Canon Brook Trail (#19). The route is also marked with painted metal tags stuck into trees. It is easy to follow at its upper end due to markers and steps. DG, SB, MB

Place Class

Trail

Distance (e.g., miles)

1 mile

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

358

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