Bar Island Trail – Agamont Park loop from Bar Harbor

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Bar Island Trail – Agamont Park loop from Bar Harbor

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Bar Island Trail – Agamont Park loop from Bar Harbor

01:27

5.44km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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500 m

Beach

524 m

Bar Island Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path is only accessible at low tide. So you should pay close attention to the tides! If you get stranded on the island and you can't get back to town because of the high tide, you have to stay there for 9 hours. 😵‍💫😵‍💫🫣

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1.71 km

Bar Island

Highlight • Natural

‘Bar Island’ is part of the town of Gouldsboro, which is located on the Schoodic Peninsula to the east, and is not part of the Bar Harbor urban area. Remains of former buildings can still be seen on the island. Over the years, several families lived here on farms and raised sheep.
In 2003, ‘Bar Island’ became part of ‘Acadia National Park’.
nps.gov/articles/000/bar-island-fast-facts.htm

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3.62 km

Bar Harbor Main Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

A lovely fishing town well worth a visit.
The fictional Far Harbor from the Far Harbor Dlc of the computer game Fallout 4 is based on Bar Harbor. Among other things, the old harbor was modeled.

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4.21 km

Grant Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grant Park is a more lowkey grassy spot the end of Albert Meadow across from the Village Green. It's a more quiet park with a great view of the ocean. Two hour parking is allowed at Grant Park

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4.53 km

Ferry to Winter Harbor

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ferry to Winter Harbor leads to Schoodic Peninsula, a less frequented section of Acadia National Park off the main island. The ferry runs 4 to 5 times per day mid May through early October. Adult tickets are from $18 one way. More information on the Bar Harbor Ferry and pricing: downeastwindjammer.com/ferries/bar-harbor-schoodic-winter-harbor

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4.70 km

Agamont Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Agamont Park is located on a hill overlooking Mount Desert Narrows and Frenchman Bay with its offshore islands, especially Bar Island. The park is named after the Agamont House, Bar Harbor's first hotel. It was built in 1857 and burned down in 1888. The name may come from the term "Aqua Mont" (waterside hill). hmdb.org/m.asp?m=78293

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5.01 km

Criterion Theatre

Highlight • Historical Site

The Criterion Theatre is a historic venue on Cottage Street. It was built in 1932 in the Art Deco style. Since 2014, the theatre has been owned by a non-profit organization; after a renovation, it reopened in May 2015. In 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criterion_Theatre_(Bar_Harbor,_Maine)

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5.10 km

United States Postal Service

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic building of the United States Postal Service on Cottage Street was built in 1909 from granite stone. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1986.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Post_Office-Bar_Harbor_Main

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5.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

949 m

671 m

170 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.09 km

1.04 km

211 m

209 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

11°C

3°C

12 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

September 18, 2022,Bar Harbor-Bar Island Teil 2 - auf Mount Desert Island -Maine-USA🇺🇸

Here part 2
Walking distance from Bar Harbor and Bar Island ONLY at low tide! Therefore pay close attention to the tides! If you're on the island and the tide comes in, you're stuck for the next 9 hours 🙈🙈
Bar Harbor is a very neat, cute little place where you can stroll, dine and go on whale watching tours.

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