Pros & cons
PROS
- Links Buck Cove Mountain, Schoodic Head, and The Anvil in one quiet traverse
- Varied spruce–fir, blueberry, granite, and coastal-view scenery
- Finishes at Blueberry Hill with access to Schoodic’s southern viewpoints
CONS
- Point-to-point logistics require a shuttle, second vehicle, or seasonal transit
- Rocky tread and sustained climbs are more demanding than the short distance suggests
- Campground and Blueberry Hill parking can be limited
Start at the signed trail access near the group sites in Schoodic Woods Campground; parking may be limited or subject to campground rules. The south end is Blueberry Hill Parking Area along Schoodic Loop Road.
Plan return transport before setting out because this is point-to-point. Expect rocky, uneven footing, sustained and steep sections near Schoodic Head and The Anvil, exposed granite, and rapidly changing coastal weather. Carry water; dogs must remain leashed where permitted.
Schoodic Woods to Blueberry Hill is a point-to-point traverse across Acadia National Park’s Schoodic Peninsula. From the trail access near the Schoodic Woods Campground group sites, follow Buck Cove Mountain Trail through spruce–fir forest and highbush blueberries, take the connected section of Schoodic Head Trail, and descend Anvil Trail to Blueberry Hill Parking Area. The visitor route is about 4.1 miles one way and usually takes 2–2.5 hours. Expect a moderate hike with rocky, uneven tread, sustained climbing, exposed granite, and views near Schoodic Head and The Anvil. This is a traverse, not a loop or out-and-back, so arrange a shuttle, second vehicle, or seasonal transit between the two ends before starting. Dogs must remain leashed where permitted. Carry water and layers; coastal weather can change quickly.
Elevation
4.1 mi · 2.3 hrWhere it starts
44.3814, -68.0586Wildlife on this trail
Near Schoodic Woods to Blueberry Hill
All places →All trails →
0 mi awayBuck Cove Mountain TrailQuiet Schoodic traverse from campground woods to Schoodic HeadModerate · 3.2 mi · 2.5 hr
0.3 mi awaySchoodic Woods CampgroundModern, quiet base for Schoodic trails with electric sitesCampground · Restroom
0.4 mi awaySchoodic Woods Ranger StationQuiet Schoodic hub for info, clean restrooms, and shuttle accessRanger Station · Restroom
0.6 mi awayLower Harbor TrailEasy coastal walk along Winter Harbor on Acadia’s Schoodic PeninsulaEasy · 2.9 mi · 1.5 hr
0.9 mi awayFrazer PointQuiet seaside picnic area with a fishing pier and Schoodic viewsRestroom · Parking
2.1 mi awayEast Trail (Schoodic)A short, extremely steep scramble up Schoodic Head's east faceChallenging · 1 mi · 1 hr
2.1 mi awaySchoodic HeadQuiet Schoodic summit with big ocean-and-island viewsScenic Viewpoint
3 mi awaySchoodic Head TrailA quiet, rocky climb to coastal views from Acadia’s Schoodic HeadModerate · 2.8 mi · 2 hr
