Anvil Viewpoint–Alder Trail, 3 sights
4.1 mi · ▲ 863 ft · 1 hr 48 min
Anvil Viewpoint–Alder Trail, 3 sights is a 4.1-mile out-and-back near Birch Harbor, ME. The route reaches Anvil Viewpoint. It climbs 863 ft, with sections as steep as 19% grade. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Anvil Viewpoint–Alder Trail, 3 sights
4.1 mi · ▲ 863 ft · 1 hr 48 min
Elevation 17–433 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Anvil Trail · 44.34006, -68.04485
Weather Sep 4: Fog, high 72°F / low 60° · precip 11% · wind 7 mph · sunrise 5:59 AM · sunset 7:05 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Anvil Trail, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Anvil Viewpoint.
- 0.9 miSharp left onto Schoodic Head Trail, heading SW.
- 1.2 miReach Anvil Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.2 miSharp right onto Anvil Trail, heading S.
- 0.9 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~33 min). Leave by 6:12 PM for the 7:05 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Anvil Trail Trailhead
- Access Viewpoint–Anvil Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.9 mi · ▲ 485 ft
- Schoodic Head–Overlook, 3 summits 9.4 mi · ▲ 1,453 ft
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