About
Length (round trip)0.5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadBass Harbor Head Light Station
SurfaceSteps and rock ledge
Best seasonLate spring through October; peak foliage mid-October. Many trails are icy and unmaintained in winter.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🏛️ Historic site

A five-minute walk and a flight of steps to the rock ledge below Bass Harbor Head Light.

Tips
Take the stairs down to the rock ledge for the classic lighthouse photograph. The tiny lot turns over fast; sunset is the busiest hour of the day.
Location

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