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3.3 miles
Distance
161 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:20:48
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
153 ft
Altitude min
278 ft
Altitude max
217 ft
Altitude start
213 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,589 ft
Distance flat
00:20:48
Avg time

Witch Hole 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
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 15 in Hiking
    • 50 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115663 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33302 in E-Biking
    • #77501 in Trail Running
    • #32553 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Witch Hole 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 and has a easy overall physical rating with a 161 ft green climb. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Witch Hole Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2025 @ 10:14am
Jul 3, 2025
 Directional signs confused me. Thought it was short 1 mile loop but was 5 miles up and down. Beautiful. Took many pictures and now cannot find them?
Dec 29, 2024 @ 3:03pm
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Apr 27, 2023 @ 2:08am
Apr 27, 2023
Jul 3, 2022 @ 6:05am
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Sep 7, 2021 @ 7:53am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Witch Hole Loop located?
      Witch Hole 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 44.40286, -68.23955.
      ▼ How hard is Witch Hole Loop?
      Witch Hole Loop is rated as White difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Witch Hole Loop?
      Witch Hole Loop has 161 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 153 ft to 278 ft.
      ▼ Is Witch Hole Loop a point to point trail?
      Witch Hole Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Witch Hole Loop?
      Witch Hole Loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Witch Hole Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Witch Hole Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Witch Hole Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Witch Hole Loop are:
      • October (7 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Witch Hole Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Witch Hole Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Witch Hole Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Witch Hole Loop. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Witch Hole Loop?
      Witch Hole Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 467 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 510 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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