Homans Path
Photo: Klieg, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)- 0.4 mi
- one way
- 323 ft
- climb
- 402 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Jun–Oct
- best months
Is Homans Path open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Acadia National Park. It doesn't name Homans 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.
Homans Path is a short, easy hike in Acadia National Park in Maine, managed by the National Park Service. The trail is about 0.37 miles long, and it rises from a low point of about 62 feet to a high of about 402 feet, with a total elevation gain of 323 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.08 miles in, with a grade of 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 September cools to highs around 71°F. A fee is charged for the hike, and the trail is not open to bikes or horses. Several other short paths sit about 0.2 miles away, including Schiff Path, Jesup Path and Emery Path. Climbers can find the Precipice, also known as The South Wall, about 1.5 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Atlantic Climbing School2 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Jun–Oct
Best time to visit Homans 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.
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, 2.5 mi away at 470 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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