Murphy Lane

Murphy Lane is a short, easy hike in Acadia National Park in Maine, managed by the National Park Service. It is a point-to-point route of about a third of a mile, with a low point of 78 feet and a high of 99 feet. The climb is back-loaded, and the steepest part comes early at about 5 percent grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Acadia run to highs around 79°F in July and 78°F in August, with lows near 60°F. That station sits about 370 feet lower than the high point on this route. A fee is charged for this short walk. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Several other trails and a climbing area sit within a few tenths of a mile. The Precipice, also called the South Wall, is a climbing area about 0.4 miles away. The Orange & Black Path and the Champlain South Ridge Trail are also close by, and the Precipice Trail is about 0.6 miles off.