Maine · Hiking

David & Neva Trail

David & Neva TrailPhoto: Klieg, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
1.1 mi
round trip
471 ft
climb
30 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

The David & Neva Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Maine, about a mile from Seal Harbor. The route is roughly 2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 10 feet, so it's a gentle walk rather than a climb. The trail's highest point is about 30 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about half a mile in, with a grade of about 8 percent. 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, and September still runs in the low 70s by day. That station sits about 440 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. Several other trails start close by. Jordan Stream Path is about 0.4 miles away, Harbor Brook Trail about 0.6 miles, and The Richard Trail about 0.7 miles. For climbing, Upper Slab and Upper Wall is about 2.2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit David & Neva 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, 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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