Beech Mountain Trail Gallery
Beech Mountain is located adjacent to Echo Lake within Acadia National Park, positioned on the lake's western side. The trail begins on the western slopes, or backside, of the mountain. From Beech Mountain, hikers are treated to breathtaking views in the north, east, and south directions, as well as a stunning vista of the distant beach below. The following nine images are samples.
Of Ants & Men
All the photos on this page were taken from roughly the same area, except for the one of the cliffs, which was captured from the Echo Lake parking lot. Once you reach the top of the cliffs near the lake that the trail leads to, you'll notice several vantage points offering unique views. Exercise caution when approaching the cliff’s edge, as loose rocks and sand can be slippery. It only takes one slip to cause an accident. It's advisable to wear appropriate footwear, such as hiking shoes with ample ankle support. Although the trail continues beyond this point, you might want to spend some time here, as there is so much to see. From this height, people on the beach resemble tiny ants!