About
Length (round trip)1.4 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time45 min
TrailheadWonderland parking area, Route 102A
SurfaceGravel fire road
Best seasonLate spring through October; peak foliage mid-October. Many trails are icy and unmaintained in winter.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityThe Wonderland Trail is not accessible. The trail has uneven footing in areas. There is limited parking in a small lot. Street parking is also available. No accessible parking spaces are designated. There is no toilet at the trailhead. The closest accessible toilet is at the Ship Harbor Trailhead, a short drive south.
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🦌 Wildlife

Located between Seawall Campground and the Ship Harbor Trail on Maine Route 102A, Wonderland Trail is an old gravel fire road which leads to the ocean. It is a family-friendly coastal trail, popular for birding and tidepooling at low tide. When exploring this area, never turn your back on the water. Explore as the tide is going out, and be gentle with any creatures in the tidepools. Distance: 1.4 miles round trip Terrain: gravel fire road, rocky sections, coastline Hike Description Start from the parking area and follow the trail along a old gravel fire road. The road is mostly flat with minimal roots and rocks, leading through a spruce forest before opening up to Jack Pine. The coastline access starts close to the end and opens up to a rocky shoreline. Use caution on the rocks, especially when wet. Views of the Duck Islands to the southeast and Great Cranberry Island to the northeast can be seen from the shore. After seeing the coastline or tidepooling during low tide, return back the same way to reach the parking area.

Tips
An old gravel road the whole way, so it works with a jogging stroller. Time it for low tide and the tide pools at the end are the point of the walk.
Location

Wonderland parking area, Route 102A

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