Tea House Path crosses Acadia National Park, Hancock County, ME

West of Route 3, this frequently used 1897 trail accesses a swimming hole where Otter Creek spills through a little gorge, over ledges, into a three-foot deep pool. Due west, step stones cross Otter Creek for abandoned Dry Mtn. Path, #332. It is generally a well-defined path 2-3 feet wide and can be wet in places. There is no elevation gain and its is all forested. There are no features on this section. The trail east of Route 3 is unknown. CJ, GS, KJ

Distance (e.g., miles)

0.5 miles

Significance

The historic trail system of Acadia National Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for its national significance and ties to the history of Mount Desert Island and establishment of the park. The system's period of significance starts in 1844 and ends in 1942. The listing encompasses 109 trails traversing 117 miles on Mount Desert Island (some extending outside the park) and includes 18 memorial plaques, 12 viewpoints, and unique engineering features.

NRHP Property ID

100007602

ACAD Trails ID

368

Authoritative Source

Microsoft Access database used in preparation of report Pathmakers: Cultural Landscape Report for the Historic Hiking Trail System of Mount Desert Island by Coffin Brown, Margaret, Jim Vekasi, et. al. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, DC (2006); accessed June 2024.

External URL2

https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names