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Fantastic views from the west edge of Sand Beach.
You might be able to find some ocean life in the shallow tide pools along Sand Beach.
Head east across Sand Beach to the Great Head Trailhead.
The stream crossing might have you getting your feet wet prior to reaching the trailhead, depending on the conditions.
There are some initial mild rock faces that are easily manageable and will bring out the mountaineer in you!
Some of the initial rocky sections require a bit of scrambling and can be a bit more difficult in wet conditions.
The wooded areas you descend through are surprisingly dense and beautiful, even more so in the morning fog.
There are no shortages of scenic viewpoints looking out over the Atlantic.
There are no shortages of scenic viewpoints looking out over the Atlantic.
Views from the Great Head Loop in Acadia National Park.
A look down at some of the flatter areas that can be accessible by scaling the cliff sides.
With some careful route planning and scrambling, you can navigate through the cliffs.
There are many spots to climb down cliffs closer to the crashing waves. Be extremely careful and keep children away from the ledges.
There are many spots to climb down cliffs closer to the crashing waves. Be extremely careful and keep children away from the ledges.
There are many spots to climb down cliffs closer to the crashing waves. Be extremely careful and keep children away from the ledges.