SUMMARY: The Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop are two trails in Acadia National Park that create a figure-8. Visitors like these paths because of their level terrain, beautiful scenery, and mobility impairment accessibility. The terrain includes many wooden boardwalks with several benches and wide gravel roads. The view of healthy white birches, bogs, and the Great Meadow makes for a tranquil walk. Be on the lookout for native birds like woodpeckers and warblers, which are known to frequent the path.
MORE INFORMATION: Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit is from early May to mid-October. Fall is best for viewing beautiful foliage. Visit in the early morning or late afternoon for lower crowds. Winter is considered off-season, and while it has low crowds, it can be snowy or icy.
Season/Hours of Operation: Open year-round, 24/7. Park services like restrooms are open seasonally from mid-spring to mid-fall. An entrance fee to Acadia National Park is charged.
Parking: Parking is available at the Wild Gardens of Acadia at Sieur de Monts. This parking lot is right at the trailhead for Jesup Path. Other options that are a bit further away include Great Meadow Drive (street parking) and parking in downtown Bar Harbor (street parking).
Jesup Path & Hemlock Path Loop Trail Highlights:
- Jesup Path: This path features white birches and a boardwalk that is set over wetlands.
- Hemlock Path: This path features eastern hemlocks and forests. There is more shade on this path than on Jesup Path. Leashed dogs are welcome.
- Wild Gardens of Acadia: The trailhead has hundreds of plants that are labeled for visitors to explore. Leashed dogs are welcome.
