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Schoodic Loop Road, Schoodic Peninsula, Maine
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Schoodic Loop Road

Schoodic Peninsula, Maine · Winter Harbor end → Birch Harbor

Sweeping6.6 mi20 min300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 100 ftOne way
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The drive

The Schoodic Loop Road circles the Schoodic Peninsula, the part of Acadia National Park on the mainland. It is a one-way loop of about six miles, so there is only one direction to drive it, and it passes Frazer Point, a picnic area just inside the park entrance with seacoast views.

The best stop is Schoodic Point, a windswept, rocky point reached by a short spur on Arey Cove Road, with views toward Mount Desert Island. Turnouts along the loop look out on lobster boats, gulls and forested islands.

This drive runs from the Winter Harbor end to Birch Harbor, and the speed limit is 35 mph unless posted.

Along the way

  1. Winter Harbor end
  2. Schoodic Point
  3. Birch Harbor
Elevation
300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 100 ft
Winter Harbor endBirch Harbor
Curves
Mostly moderate, with two twisty stretches
Winter Harbor endBirch Harbor
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • A park entrance pass is required year-round.
  • Vehicles longer than 21 feet are prohibited on the loop, and RVs are allowed only on the section serving Schoodic Woods Campground.
  • Stopping on the road outside designated pull-offs is prohibited.
  • Bicyclists follow the same one-way flow, and the peninsula also has separate bike paths.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check National Park Service: Acadia road conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does the Schoodic Loop Road take to drive?

The Schoodic Loop Road drive is 6.6 miles and takes about 20 minutes without stops. Schoodic Point is worth extra time.

Is the Schoodic Loop Road one-way?

Yes. The loop is one-way, with a short two-way section near the Schoodic Head intersection, and cyclists follow the same direction.

Is the Schoodic Loop Road open in winter?

Yes. Acadia lists the Schoodic Loop and Point Road as open year-round, unlike the Park Loop Road on Mount Desert Island.

Can RVs drive the Schoodic Loop Road?

No, with one exception. Vehicles over 21 feet are prohibited, and RVs are allowed only on the section serving Schoodic Woods Campground.

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Map of Schoodic Loop Road, from Winter Harbor end to Birch Harbor