This was a quick hike. We enjoyed seeing the houses that front the water from the front. The trail affords the homeowners a modicum of privacy while also allowing tourists to get close to the beautiful coast.

We will take this hike over and over. It is beautiful. It is especially enjoyable in the late fall when you are likely to enjoy the views with only a few other hearty souls. Dogs can go on Sand Beach at this time of year also

We came down from the Beehive just after sunset and walked along here back to our car - glorious views in the crepuscule of the classic Maine scenery of granite cliffs, fir trees and a beautiful pink sky and sea fading slowly into the darkness. And we didn't see anyone else; we had all this beautiful location to ourselves. Priceless.

Hiked this trail first thing on a Saturday morning. It was quite cool and breezy and I'm glad I had a pair of lightweight gloves with me. The trail follows the road for the most part but offers numerous places to view the ocean. The trail encompasses Thunder Hole, which is cool. Just prior to Otter point, I took the... More

My husband and I walk this pathway trail every morning that we spend in Bar Harbor. It is especially beautiful early in the morning. The expansive views of the ocean and rocky coastline make this a must.

Wow--easy trail to walk along the shore, well maintained, not too long, beautiful scenery everywhere.

be sure to take side paths off main trail, main trail parallels the loop road and not so great but side hikes lead to gorgeous coastline, be sure to see thunder hole

We visit Acadia National Park every year and always enjoy walking along the Ocean Trail (don't confuse it with the Shore Path in the town of Bar Harbor with fences, hedges, and old "cottages"). We often take a picnic lunch to the rocky ledges just off the trail and sometimes even have a nice afternoon rest or nap listening to... More

although the ocean was beautiful, most of big old houses were obscured by hedges or dilapidated fences