Bowl Trail
Photo: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 0.6 mi
- one way
- 231 ft
- climb
- 458 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Jun–Oct
- best months
Is Bowl Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Acadia National Park. It doesn't name Bowl 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.
Bowl Trail is a 0.62-mile point-to-point hike in Acadia National Park on the coast of Maine, managed by the National Park Service. It rises from about 190 feet to 458 feet, with a total climb of 231 feet one way and a steeper stretch at about 0.32 miles. The route is rated moderate. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 79°F with lows near 60°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station. June and August run close behind, with highs in the mid-70s. A fee is charged for the trail. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The trip takes about half an hour. The trail sits within a short distance of several other Acadia hikes. Beehive Trail is about 0.1 mile away, Ocean Path is about 0.2 mile away, and Great Head Trail is about 0.4 mile away. Climbers can find The Precipice aka The South Wall about 1.1 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Atlantic Climbing School4 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Bowl 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.
Jan
33° / 15°
12 wet
Feb
35° / 18°
10 wet
Mar
42° / 25°
12 wet
Apr
53° / 35°
12 wet
May
65° / 45°
13 wet
Jun
74° / 54°
12 wet
Jul
79° / 60°
11 wet
Aug
78° / 60°
10 wet
Sep
71° / 53°
11 wet
Oct
58° / 43°
12 wet
Nov
48° / 33°
12 wet
Dec
38° / 22°
13 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Acadia Np, ME, 4.6 mi away at 470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Ocean Path Accessibility Information
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Route details
- Distance
- 0.6 mi
- Climbing
- About 231 ft
- Summit
- 496 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 0.5 hours
Other routes up Halfway Mountain
Questions about this route
How long is the Bowl Trail on Halfway Mountain?
About 0.6 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Bowl Trail?
About 231 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Bowl Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Bowl Trail take?
About 0.5 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Halfway Mountain?
4: Beehive Overlook, Beehive Trail, Bowl Trail and Gorham Mountain Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Halfway Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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