Maine · Hiking

Beech West Ridge Trail

Beech West Ridge TrailPhoto: Apuch, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.9 mi
one way
657 ft
climb
734 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Is Beech West Ridge Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Acadia National Park. It doesn't name Beech West Ridge Trail, 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.

Beech West Ridge Trail is a 0.86-mile moderate hike in Acadia National Park in Maine, managed by the National Park Service. The trail starts at about 726 feet and rises to 734 feet, with a total climb of 657 feet one way and a steeper section near the start, where the grade reaches 44%. It ends at a lower point, so the round trip adds about 912 feet of descent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 60°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 33°F. The trail sits close to several other routes and climbing areas. Beech Mountain South Trail is about 0.1 mile away, Beech Mountain Loop Trail is about 0.4 mile away, and Canada Cliffs Trail is about 0.5 mile away. Beech Cliff Bouldering is also within half a mile.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Beech West Ridge Trail

    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, 6.2 mi away at 470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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