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Activity Acadia National Park, Maine

Ocean Path

An activity in Acadia National Park, Maine, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Rising tide.

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Ocean Path in Acadia National Park, Maine
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Why go

Easy 2-mile shoreline walk from Sand Beach past Thunder Hole to Otter Cliff.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Maine, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 activities and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Cadillac Mountain, 3.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Acadia National Park
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Rising tide

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Maine, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cadillac Mountain

    Highest point on the Atlantic coast and one of the first U.S. spots to see sunrise in fall.

    Sight · 3.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Jordan Pond House

    Popovers and tea on the lawn facing Jordan Pond and the Bubbles, a tradition since the 1890s.

    Food · 3.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Bar Harbor Shore Path

    Free waterfront walk past old cottages and Frenchman Bay islands from the town pier.

    Activity · 4.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Park Loop Road

    27-mile road linking Acadia's lakes, cliffs and beaches, mostly one-way.

    Activity · 4.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Atlantic Brewing Company

    Bar Harbor brewery with a tasting room and Mainely Meat BBQ on site.

    Drinks · 8.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Thurston's Lobster Pound

    Dockside pound in Bernard: pick a lobster by weight and eat it on the deck over the harbor.

    Food · 10 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Ocean Path is a stop on our New England Fall Foliage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Maine

Ocean Path is our only activity pick in Maine; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Maine guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Maine run from 26°F in January to 79°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Ocean Path itself, we suggest: Rising tide.

Modelled monthly averages for Maine from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Maine weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Ocean Path, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
Coordinates
44.32947, -68.18371
Destination
Maine

Ocean Path: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ocean Path?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Ocean Path. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ocean Path?

Our pick: Rising tide. Insider tip: Time Thunder Hole for 1–2 hours before high tide.

Is Ocean Path free?

Yes, we list Ocean Path as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ocean Path?

Ocean Path is at Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA, in Acadia National Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ocean Path?

Ocean Path appears on New England Fall Foliage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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