Bass Harbor Head Light Lookout – Bass Harbor Light Station loop from Northeast Harbor

Bass Harbor Head Light Lookout – Bass Harbor Light Station loop from Northeast Harbor

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Bass Harbor Head Light Lookout – Bass Harbor Light Station loop from Northeast Harbor

02:41

58.8km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.88 km

Small Library

Highlight • Structure

A library

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10.6 km

Bass Harbor Head Light Lookout

Highlight • Monument

Bass Harbor Head Light, Tremont, United States 🇺🇸

Bass Harbor Head Light, perched on a rugged granite promontory, offers a quintessential New England coastal experience. This iconic lighthouse, built in 1876, stands as a testament to maritime history, guiding ships through the challenging waters of Mount Desert Island. The dramatic cliffs and crashing waves surrounding the lighthouse provide a stunning backdrop, especially during sunrise and sunset when the sky ignites with vibrant hues.

Exploring the grounds around Bass Harbor Head Light is an adventure in itself. Visitors can descend a rustic staircase carved into the rocks to get a closer look at the powerful Atlantic Ocean, feeling the spray of the waves and admiring the unique geological formations. The scent of salt and pine fills the air, creating an immersive sensory experience that captures the essence of coastal Maine.

Beyond its scenic beauty, Bass Harbor Head Light serves as a gateway to further exploration of Acadia National Park. Its relatively secluded location on the "quiet side" of Mount Desert Island offers a more tranquil alternative to the bustling areas of Bar Harbor, allowing for a deeper connection with nature and opportunities for hiking, biking, and wildlife spotting in a more peaceful setting.

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10.7 km

Bass Harbor Light Station

Highlight • Monument

Chances are, if you spend enough time around Maine you'll see dozens of postcards of Bass Harbor Light Station. Once you visit it's easy to see why. Nestled atop a cliff with the surf crashing below the picture perfect view is great whether you're there at sunrise or on a foggy day.

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15.2 km

Seawall Picnic Area, Acadia National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Seawall is a fun picnic area in good weather, and makes for fun rock scrambling at low tide. The marsh across the road highlights another of Acadia's diverse ecosystems. The ocean wind can be strong, so bring a jacket in cooler weather!

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49.5 km

The quaint and beautiful fjord of Somesville

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful view

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54.4 km

Echo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Echo Lake has a family-friendly beach with showers, bathrooms, and changing facilities. Since Echo Lake is freshwater the water is warmer than Sand Beach. The water is shallow and perfect for families with small children. More information may be found on the national park site: nps.gov/thingstodo/swim-echo-lake-beach.htm

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58.8 km

End point

Parking

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