Maine · Hiking

A Murray Young Path

A Murray Young PathPhoto: Klieg, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
one way
803 ft
climb
1,031 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is A Murray Young Path open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Acadia National Park. It doesn't name A Murray Young Path, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

  • Cadillac Summit Road closed to all users Nov 9-25 and Dec 1-18

    Park closure covering Acadia National Park · NPS · Acadia National Park

  • Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs

    Park closure covering Acadia National Park · NPS · Acadia National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Acadia National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

A Murray Young Path is a moderate hike of about 1.2 miles in Acadia National Park in Maine, managed by the National Park Service. The route rises steadily from a low point of 216 feet to a high of 1,031 feet, with a total elevation gain of 803 feet. The climb is steepest near the 1-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 32 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F and lows near 60°F, while temperatures at the top run cooler than those figures. Winter is cold, with January highs around 33°F. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the park charges a fee. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The trip takes about an hour. The Dorr Mountain South Ridge Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Kane Path and Cadillac South Ridge Trail are within a mile. Climbers can find MDI Bouldering about half a mile off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit A Murray Young Path

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 15°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 18°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 25°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      65° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 54°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 53°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 43°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 33°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 22°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Acadia Np, ME, 3.2 mi away at 470 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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