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Amphitheater Loop

Elevation profile for Amphitheater Loop
Elevation profile for Amphitheater Loop
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map of a carriage road loop in Acadia National Park
Map with intersection markers and bridge locations

Overview

Length: 4.4 miles

Traveling Intersection Numbers: 14-21-20-22-21-14

Extends to 5.6 miles including the Hadlock Loop.

The Amphitheater Loop crosses these carriage road bridges:

  • West Branch Jordan Stream Bridge (J)

  • Cliffside Bridge (L)

  • Amphitheater Bridge (I)

  • Little Harbor Brook Bridge (N)

Experience and Expectations

The Amphitheater Loop is marked by many small ups and downs, with one significant low point close to intersection 22. Getting to it from either intersections 20 or 21 involves a significant decline then incline. There is also a short but steep incline and decline between intersections 14 and 21. Please be careful when taking sharp turns on bikes, especially on the inclines and declines.

On a manual bike, this loop is estimated to take around 40-50 minutes.

Carriage Road Bridges

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    Last updated: September 10, 2025