Wonderland Trail

Hiking trail Southwest Harbor, Maine, United States
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What to expect

The Wonderland Trail is a family-friendly coastal trail, popular for birding and tidepooling at low tide. The trail is an old gravel fire road that leads to the ocean, passing through a spruce forest before opening up to a rocky shoreline. The coastline access offers stunning views of the surrounding islands and is home to a variety of marine life, including barnacles, marine snails, crabs, and sponges. The trail is relatively flat and easy to navigate, making it suitable for families with children. However, caution is advised when exploring the rocky shoreline, especially when wet, and visitors are reminded to be gentle with the creatures in the tidepools and to keep a safe distance from the sea

Plan your family visit to the Wonderland Trail with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Wonderland Trail, which features opportunities for tide pooling and beautiful coastal views

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the tide pools and the beautiful views of the coast ✨