Eben’s Head Trail

Eben’s Head is a rough coastal loop from the northern access on Duck Harbor Road. The complete walk is about 1.1 miles, including the short road return and a headland spur that you retrace. The park lists 0.8 mile but does not say whether its figure includes those pieces. Allow 30–60 minutes for the loop itself; the ferry approach is extra. It is easy by grade, but irregular shore rocks make it slower than a flat half-hour stroll.

The route leaves the road for a cobble beach, then works south across granite ledges and short stretches of dirt tread. On the cobble, the obvious path disappears; cairns mark where to pick it up again. A short spur reaches the bald rock point above Duck Harbor. From there, the boat landing comes into view, and the exposed headland can be windy. The return turns east through more sheltered forest before reaching the southern road access; follow the road back north to close the loop.

Isle au Haut has no road connection to the mainland. The passenger ferry from Stonington stops at Duck Harbor from mid-June through late September; year-round service goes to Town Landing. From the Duck Harbor boat landing, budget about 2 additional miles of road walking round trip between the landing and this loop. Town Landing is farther from the start, so plan a longer walk on the island. Check ferry access before choosing your day.

Pets are permitted on Isle au Haut for day hiking only, and must stay on a leash no longer than six feet. On the bare point, pause for the open view over Duck Harbor; a strip of rough shoreline in the foreground shows why this short route asks for careful footing.