AMC Recommended Trips – Biking Seal Cove Pond – Western Mountain Loop (Easy Biking in ME)

Source: Discover Acadia National Park, 2nd Edition

What you’ll see:The Seal Cove Pond area provides many opportunities to experience the biodiversity of Acadia National Park, from enchanting boreal forest to sphagnum wetlands, where rare orchids and uncommon animals such as the four-toed salamander can be seen.

What you’ll experience:

• Distance: 5.0 miles
• Elevation Gain: 150 feet
• Estimated Time: 1.25 hours
• Map: AMC Hiking, Biking, and Paddling Map to Acadia National Park: F3, F4

What’s in the area:

• Boreal forest frequented by moose.
• Look for herons, loons and bald eagles at Seal Cove Pond.
• Hike up the West Ledge Trail offers views of Blue Hill Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Getting There

• From Maine Route 102 drive east on Seal Cove Road. After 3.5 miles, turn right on a dirt Park Service road. After 0.4 mile, turn right at Western Mountain Road. After 0.5 mile follow the sign to Seal Cove Pond.