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Acadia Ocean Path Dog Walk, Bar Harbor, New England

Acadia Ocean Path Dog Walk, Bar Harbor

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Dog friendlyFlat and easy

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The only Acadia trail fully open to dogs — the Ocean Path runs 4 miles along the pink granite shoreline of the Atlantic from Sand Beach to Otter Cliffs. Dogs on leash with the wild Maine coast on one side and the forest on the other.

For your dog

Off leadLeash required. Ocean Path is one of few Acadia NP trails fully open to dogs.
WaterAtlantic Ocean at Thunder Hole and shoreline access
WildlifeNone expected
MudGranite and gravel path — dry most of year
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeMay–October

Along the way

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Thunder HoleA natural sea inlet where the waves compress air and explode with a thunderclap — best at mid-rising tide in rough weather. Dogs must be kept back from the inlet.

The route

Distance3.6 km
Off leadNo
Walking≈ 51 min
Climb↑ 33 m
RouteOut and back

A 3.6 km out-and-back dog walk from Bar Harbor, with 33 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 33 m in total

Before you go

StartGreat Head Trail, Bar HarborOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingSand Beach parking, Park Loop Rd, Acadia NP, ME 04609. Park fee.
By train or busIsland Explorer shuttle to Sand Beach (seasonal)
UnderfootPath mostly accessible on even surface

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