Walk Or Ride Alongside The Ocean On The 1.5-Mile Bar Harbor Shore Path In Maine

The salty breezes of Maine aren't hard to find. Not when so much of the state borders the ocean! This is one of the most characteristic elements of time spent in Maine. You can find it by visiting the beach for the day, but these days we're looking for more unique ways to enjoy the coast. A drive is always nice, but there's nothing quite like being outside. This trail will take visitors along the coast for one of our favorite ways to enjoy nature Downeast.

Bar Harbor is one of the most scenic areas in Maine. With coastal access and, of course, the home of Acadia National Park there are a lot of reasons to make a trip here.

One of them is the 1.5-mile Bar Harbor Shore Path!

This relaxing coastline trail takes you on a paved walkway along the water, passing beautiful historic homes along the way.

The route also includes informational markers with fun facts about the town and the landscape surrounding the trail.

The route begins in town, with plenty of places to stop and sit to enjoy the view. As the route continues the path becomes more of a hard, packed gravel.

There are places to detour along residential streets, too. This makes it easy to create more of a loop without doing the entire 1.5-mile out-and-back journey.

In the summer, there are tons of flowers lining the path.

And the views cannot be beat!

While the trail is not officially accessible for all, strollers and wheelchairs can make the journey as long as the path is packed. This would be anytime there hasn't been recent rain. Of course, you'll want to check conditions before setting out as there's no guarantee that the quality of the trail stays the same for the entire route.

We love enjoying the trail early in the morning.

And sunset offers even more beauty.

Whenever you explore it you can count on great views and refreshing breezes!

The Bar Harbor Shore Path can be accessed year-round and is said to be best for walking, hiking, running, and even fishing. You can learn more about it by visiting this page on alltrails.com. And don't forget the pups! As long as they're on a leash, they're more than welcome to enjoy the experience.

If you love hikes by the water, we have a few more options for you. A hike to these 9 Maine beaches is so worth the journey.