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Great Head

A loop around a sea-cliff headland east of Sand Beach.

moderate · 1.7 mi Kid friendly Sunrise Island Explorer: Sand Beach Position approximate

The headland that shelters Sand Beach, circled by a rough loop with views back along the shore. A teahouse once stood near the top in the cottage years.

EraCottage era

Seasonyear round

Coordinates44.329, -68.177

Source of positionEST, estimated

Directions

Nearby tales Sand Beach0.4 mi The Beehive0.6 mi Thunder Hole0.8 mi Ocean Path0.9 mi

Sources: NPS Acadia.