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Beech Cliff Trail, Acadia National Park

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This loop trail is a short hike from the Beech Mountain trailhead at the top of Beech Mountain.  The hike is short but fairly steep up boulders and stone ledges.  It’s more exhilarating than strenuous.  Side trails include Canada Cliffs and the Echo Lake trail.   

Clifftop offers spectacular views of Echo Lake, Somes Sound, the sea, Greening Island and Cranberry Isles.

Six hundred feet top elevation.  Rated moderate.  8/10 of a mile.  Hike New England offers these instructions.

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Flying Mountain Trail: A Great Solo Acadia Hike

During my many hikes on Acadia’s trails, I pass quite a few solo hikers. Everyone has a story. Some hikers I’ve spoken with have told me they wanted to get away from the kids or that none of their family wants to hike. This summer morning I was looking for a hike that was short, challenging and that would be busy, since I too would hike solo. In the book Best Easy Day Hikes, I found the Flying Mountain Trail. The trail is on the west side of Somes Sound and has a short summit of 284 feet. The trail loop is only 1.2 miles. So off I went.