Schoodic Head Trail, Winter Harbor, Maine This 1.2-mile out-and-back trail is considered a moderate hike with 380 feet of elevation gain, making it relatively short but strenuous. The short but steep trail leads to the summit of Schoodic Head, the most prominent feature on the Schoodic Peninsula sector of the park. The top of Schoodic Head provides sweeping views of Acadia, the Atlantic Ocean, and coastal islands like Rolling Island, Little Moose Island, Pond Island, and Schoodic Island. The trail is rocky with roots that make it treacherous, with some roots the size of Burmese pythons at lower elevations. The summit rewards hikers with sweeping vistas of Frenchman Bay, Mount Desert Island, and the Atlantic Ocean. Multiple trails (Anvil, Schoodic Head, and Alder) can be combined to create a longer 2.8-mile loop hike.