About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain900 ft up
Typical time1 hr 45 min
TrailheadSieur de Monts, via the Emery or Homans paths
SurfaceSteep granite steps and ledges
Best seasonLate spring through October; peak foliage mid-October. Many trails are icy and unmaintained in winter.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilitySchiff Path is not accessible. The trail and connector trails have uneven footing, rocky, steep sections, and granite stairs throughout. There is an accessible restroom at Sieur de Monts.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

Schiff Path is a popular trail that runs along the east face of Dorr Mountain and provides views of Frenchman Bay and the Tarn. It acts as a link between several trails starting at Sieur de Monts and the summit of Dorr Mountain. Schiff Path is named after Jacob Henry Schiff. He was the senior partner of the New York investment banking house Kuhn Loeb and gained prestige in business and philanthropy. It is one of the memorial trails built at Sieur de Monts by George Dorr, in conjunction with the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association. Distance: Varies Terrain: Forested, rocky path, granite steps, steep inclines, exposed ridgeline Hike Description To reach the Schiff Path, start on either Emery Path, Homans Path, Kurt Diederichs Climb, or Ladder Trail from Sieur de Monts. These trails are comparable in length, steepness, and amount of stairs (with the exception of Ladder Trail, which also contains a few iron ladders). Continue onto Schiff Path as it gently rises along a ridgeline and enjoy views of Frenchman Bay and the Tarn below. At the intersection with the Ladder Trail, turn right. The trail begins a steep ascent for .4 miles, gaining 400 ft over exposed granite sections. At the junction, either turn left for .1 miles to reach the summit of Dorr Mountain or continue straight to intersect the Gorge Path (Dorr West Face Trail) towards Cadillac Mountain.

Tips
One of the great memorial paths, built as granite stairways and ledges. Usually reached via the Emery or Homans paths from Sieur de Monts.
Location

Sieur de Monts, via the Emery or Homans paths

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