Great Head Trail
Great Head
A headland loop on the east side of the beach, where granite clifftops overlook the sand and the Beehive; quieter than the popular trails.
Great Head is a headland jutting into the sea on the east side of Sand Beach. The loop is about 2.6 km and starts at the eastern end of the beach. Some sections require scrambling over rocks with both hands and feet. From the clifftops you can look back over the beach, the bay and The Beehive, and see Otter Cliff in the distance. The summit still has the stone foundations of an old tea house. The difficulty is moderate, and the scenery and light crowds make it excellent value. It pairs well with Sand Beach and the Beehive in the same morning.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sand Beach
- Beehive Trail
- Thunder Hole
- Gorham Mountain
- Otter Cliff
- Precipice Trail
- Ocean Path
- Sieur de Monts & Wild Gardens of Acadia