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2.7 miles
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:12:02
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
187 ft
Altitude min
330 ft
Altitude max
279 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-20.8%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,306 ft
Distance flat
00:12:02
Avg time

Day Mountain Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Acadia National Park
    Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 15 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #278287 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123528 in E-Biking
    • #350597 in Trail Running
    • #204802 in Hiking
    • #21935 in Horseback
    • #12220 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,756 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
    • #410 in E-Biking
    • #3,004 in Trail Running
    • #2,301 in Hiking
    • #38 in Horseback
    • #88 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Day Mountain Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular white difficulty gravel path trail located near Mount Desert Island Maine. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to day-mountain-loop trailhead (44.315700, -68.234060)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Day Mountain Loop located?
      Day Mountain Loop is located in Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States. It is part of the Acadia National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.3157, -68.23406.
      ▼ How hard is Day Mountain Loop?
      Day Mountain Loop is rated as White difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Day Mountain Loop?
      Day Mountain Loop has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 187 ft to 330 ft.
      ▼ Is Day Mountain Loop a point to point trail?
      Day Mountain Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Day Mountain Loop?
      Day Mountain Loop is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Day Mountain Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Day Mountain Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Day Mountain Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Day Mountain Loop are:
      • August (13 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Day Mountain Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Day Mountain Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Day Mountain Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Day Mountain Loop. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Day Mountain Loop?
      Day Mountain Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 595 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 610 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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