Acadia National Park attracts more than two million
visitors each year. With many different facilities and attractions in
the park, there is something to interest everyone. Hiking, and Mountain Biking are among the most popular activities in Acadia National Park.
visitors each year. With many different facilities and attractions in
the park, there is something to interest everyone. Hiking, and Mountain Biking are among the most popular activities in Acadia National Park.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Acadia Park Loop Road
Follow the official Park Loop Road in this extensive guide of all the interesting spots to stop at and explore in Acadia
Follow the official Park Loop Road in this extensive guide of all the interesting spots to stop at and explore in Acadia
Easy
27.0 mi
43.5 km
43.5 km
South Bubble Mountain and Jordan Pond Loop
A short loop hike to the top of Bubble Mountain and the teetering boulder then return via Jordan Pond.
A short loop hike to the top of Bubble Mountain and the teetering boulder then return via Jordan Pond.
Moderate
2.0 mi
3.2 km
3.2 km
The Bee Hive - Acadia National Park
A steep climb to the top of this small mountain with wonderful views out over the Atlantic and surrounding Acadia hills
A steep climb to the top of this small mountain with wonderful views out over the Atlantic and surrounding Acadia hills
Moderate
2.0 mi
3.2 km
3.2 km
Gorham Mountain, Thunderhole, Shore and Sand Beach - Acadia National Park
A wonderful loop hike that will take you along the shore of the Atlantic, over mountain ledges to end at Sand Beach.
A wonderful loop hike that will take you along the shore of the Atlantic, over mountain ledges to end at Sand Beach.
Moderate
3.2 mi
5.2 km
5.2 km
Cadillac Mountain - Acadia National Park
Be the first to see the sun rise in the United States!
Be the first to see the sun rise in the United States!
Moderate
4.0 mi
6.4 km
6.4 km
Precipice Trail, Acadia National Park
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0.6 mi
1.0 km
1.0 km
Guides
Learn more about Acadia National Park at www.NaturePods.com
A steep climb to the top of this small mountain with wonderful views out over the Atlantic and surrounding Acadia hills
Be the first to see the sun rise in the United States!
A wonderful loop hike that will take you along the shore of the Atlantic, over mountain ledges to end at Sand Beach.
Follow the official Park Loop Road in this extensive guide of all the interesting spots to stop at and explore in Acadia
A short loop hike to the top of Bubble Mountain and the teetering boulder then return via Jordan Pond.
Community Trips
a 4mi hike over four peaks (including sargent mt, the second highest peak in acadia)
Walking across Sand Beach of course presented a challenge of getting KJ off the sand and ready to actualy start the hike. After about 20 minutes of "racing the waves" we finally got across the beach and started the ascent up to Great Head. Prime with outstanding views, this hike offerred a balance of woods and awesome sceneary to the North, South, East and West. On the descent, KJ...
We had planned on doing Beehive, but it rained heavily on Friday, and so we decided the iron rungs and ladders on that trail might be too slippery and dangerous. Instead, we tried Gaint Slide which is supposed to be especially beautiful after rains. It was indeed very pretty, with numerous small water falls and clear mountain pools as you clamber over moss covered rocks. It's pretty strenous, not because of grade...
This is a well used trail within the area of Acadia that you must pay to enter. We made it a loop by including the Cadillac Cliffs trail with the Gorman Mountain section. While we ascended the Gorman trail and descended the Cadillac Cliffs one, I would suggest the opposite because there is a large rock slide area that would probably be much more fun to climb up than it was to...
This loop of about 5 miles takes the hiker around Jordan Pond and up the west face of the South Bubble Mountain (766 feet), then returns you for lunch at the Jordon Pond House, where tea and popovers await.
This is a hike in Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor in Maine. It is a loop that hits the sights of Featherbed, a secluded mountain pond, the not so secluded summit of Cadillac mountain, and then down, up, and over to neighboring Dorr mountain before heading back down Dorr's southern side. It's our longest hike to date at 6.3 miles, and quite breathtaking in sections. I found it to be pretty challenging, though that's...
Parking at the Sandy Beach upper parking lot we started our 2 miles hike on the Ocean Trail. What an amazing hike with absolutely incredible views. Adding to the beauty was the complete isolation in the park. We saw a total of six people during the entire trek. With gorgeous views of Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Monument Cove, Otter Cliffs and the culmination at Otter Point the hike...
We started the morning a little late after Daddy decided to get up at 4am and photograph the sunrise at Otter Cliffs. Needless to say, our intention was to hike the complete loop over to Acadia Mountain which would have added an additional .7 miles. However, after seeing the rapid descent on the backside of the trail and the impending ascent in the same short distance to the top of...
Starting off at the picturesque Jordan Pond Gatehouse we started the 8 mile loop that would bring us to the Summit of Day Mountain (called more like a hill by the locals). With over 300 feet of elevation the "Hill" was a little bit more than that on a Mountain Bike with two tag alongs and a day pack loaded wth Snacks. While the ascent was met with beautiful vistas...
Setting off on our second shore trail in the Bass Harbor Head area, we immediately fell in love with this trail, or should I say the final destination. Here a perfect blend of Ocean, Granite, Seashell Beach and Harbor combine to proivde an incredible final destination for a sunset and ultimately the end of great day in the Park. With tide pools to explore, shells to collect and of course...
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