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5.8 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-279 ft
Descent
00:37:25
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
276 ft
Altitude min
471 ft
Altitude max
279 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade max
26.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,498 ft
Distance flat
00:37:25
Avg time

Eagle Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Acadia National Park
    Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Difficulty Rating
    White Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36610 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33300 in E-Biking
    • #23497 in Trail Running
    • #41036 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, RD, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A great easy ride on any bike from road to all mountain. Best on cyclocross or gravel bike. Watch out for tourists who are unsteady on bikes and walkers.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:58am
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:58am
Aug 14, 2025
 Tri lake loop
Aug 14, 2025 @ 8:43am
Aug 14, 2025
Jul 3, 2025 @ 9:27am
Jul 3, 2025
 Walked yesterday July 2 2025. Climbed over the rocks from carriage road T carriage road slow going took from 255 to 655 4 hours 12,000 steps
Jul 3, 2025 @ 9:27am
Jul 3, 2025
 Walked yesterday July 2 2025. Climbed over the rocks from carriage road T carriage road slow going took from 255 to 655 4 hours 12,000 steps
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Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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      RyandxIGYv
      Very easy trail for the segments we were on - Eagle Lake Trail was fun, but there are some large boulders to consider.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Eagle Lake Loop located?
      Eagle Lake 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 44.37744, -68.25323.
      ▼ How hard is Eagle Lake Loop?
      Eagle Lake Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Eagle Lake Loop?
      Eagle Lake Loop has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 276 ft to 471 ft.
      ▼ Is Eagle Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Eagle Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Eagle Lake Loop?
      Eagle Lake Loop is 5.8 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Eagle Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Eagle Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Eagle Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Eagle Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Eagle Lake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 34 minutes to ride Eagle Lake Loop. The trail is 5.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Eagle Lake Loop?
      Eagle Lake Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,137 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,312 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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