Hunters Beach

Hunters Beach is a hidden gem in Acadia National Park. It is one of the most beautiful places on Mount Desert Island and the majority of people overlook it or do not know it exists. The rocky beach is often extremely quiet and visitors can just listen to the waves crash. Hunters Beach is beautifully framed with the huge, rocky cliffs surrounding both sides of Hunters Beach Cove.

Hunters Beach is located just to the west of Hunters Head in the Southwestern section of the park. There is a small parking area called the Hunters Beach Overlook along Park Loop Road which offers lovely views of the beach from afar. But, if you want to access the beach, you will actually need to leave Acadia National Park. 

To access the beach, most visitors will turn off Park Loop Road at Seal Harbor and get on Jordon Pond Road. Then turn left at Champlain Road and drive along Champlain Road for 1.25 miles to Cooksey Road. The trailhead for Hunters Beach Trail is located about 0.25 miles down Cooksey Road. The walk to the beach is 0.6 miles out and back. The trail is well-maintained and easy to walk.

Exploring Acadia soon? Be sure to check out the 17 Best Photography Spots In Acadia National Park! Find other great spots to explore in Maine by viewing the GoXplr Maine Map at goxplr.com/map/maine.