Established in 1881,[1][2] it runs along the shore of Frenchman Bay, from Ells Pier, beside Agamont Park, in the north to an east–west-running continuation of the path at the eastern end of Wayman Lane.

To the west of the path, mostly in its southern section, are the properties of several of Bar Harbor's historic "cottages".

Several exits along its route lead through to Bar Harbor's Main Street, about 0.3 miles (0.48 km) away at its most distant point.

Balance Rock, deposited during an ice age, is located on the shore beside the path.

From the town pier, the path runs east initially, then south after it passes the lawn of the Bar Harbor Inn and Uncle Steve's Point.