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Ocean Path (Otter Point)

This short section of the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park is a 0.7 mile out-and-back hike along some large sea shore rocks at Otter Point. The entire length of the Ocean Path Trail at Acadia runs north until reaching Sand Beach, about 2 miles north of where this trail starts, but I did not have time to hike the entire trail.

The Ocean Path Trail at Otter Point is a fun little spot to park and explore on the rocky coastline of Acadia. From this trail you get sweeping views of southeastern Acadia National Park, the Atlantic Ocean, and the scenic Acadia coastline.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Ocean Path (Otter Point) trail is a short, 0.7-mile out-and-back hike in Acadia National Park.
  • The trail offers access to rocky coastline at Otter Point for exploration.
  • Hikers can enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding Acadia National Park coastline.
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Distance
0.7 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
21 min
Elev. Gain
42'
Rating
3.0
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May 25, 2015
Updated
May 18, 2025

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Total Change
37'
Ascent
42'
Descent
42'

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  1. Parking

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  2. Main Trailhead

    44.307818, -68.193045
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Hazards

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Availability

Spring

Surface type

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