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A. Murray Young Path

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  1. Areas
  2. ME
  3. …Downeast Maine and Acadia
  4. Acadia National Park
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Length

1.2 Miles 2.0 Kilometers

71%

Runnable

Elevation

809' 247 m

Ascent

-1' -0 m

Descent

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

1,027' 313 m

High

219' 67 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“A quiet trail through the gorge between Dorr Mountain and Cadillac Mountain.”

— James Kaiser
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Features: Fall Colors — River/Creek
Dogs: Leashed

Description

The A. Murray Young Path passes through the deep gorge between Dorr Mountain and Cadillac Mountain. The trail starts off mellow, passing through some lovely woods alongside a small stream. (Be sure to pack your bug repellent - especially in the spring!) As you gradually ascend the gorge, the stream becomes smaller and the navigating becomes slightly more intense. Well-crafted stone steps occasionally break up the dirt path.

The end of the trail is the most challenging section. The trail becomes far more rugged as it heads up a series of rough rocks. In Acadia, where so many trails are exquisitely manicured, the A Murray Young Path can seem a bit haggard. (Maybe its trail builders designed it that way - as a friendly reminder of how spoiled you become as you traverse through Acadia.) After scrambling up the rocks the trail ends at the intersection of the Gorge Path and the Cadillac-Dorr Connector.

Thanks to guidebook author and photographer, James Kaiser, for sharing this trail description. To learn more about visiting Acadia, check out his .

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Land Manager: NPS - Acadia National Park

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The A. Murray Young Path passes by a small stream.
The A. Murray Young Path passes by a small stream.
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What you can expect ascending Cadillac from the East off the Gorge Trail
What you can expect ascending Cadillac from the…
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