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Bald Peak
Mount Desert, ME

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Bald Peak Trail
The Bald Peak Trail

Trails were dry and in good shape. Nice sunset from the open summit.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Bald Peak
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Difficult
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Parking Elevation: 360'
Destination: Bald Peak
Time Elapsed: 00:23
Trailhead Elevation: 360'
Summit Elevation: 974'
Vertical Gain: 614'
Hike Time Elapsed: 01:08
Hike Vertical Gain: 614'


The entrance to the carriage roads
The entrance to the carriage roads

Looking at Hadlock Pond from Bald Peak - Click to enlarge
Looking at Hadlock Pond from Bald Peak

The sunset from Bald Peak - Click to enlarge
The sunset from Bald Peak

Directions to trailhead: Take Route 198 south from Route 233. Shortly after passing Sargent Drive, there will be a small parking area on the left side of the road at a height of land. A short spur to the Carriage Road network is located adjacent to the restroom.



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