All about Acadia National Park. This includes the towns of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hall Quarry, Otter Creek, Manset, Tremont, Bernard, Somerville and Pretty Marsh, Maine.
Acadia is one of the top ten most visited national parks in the United States. It encompasses over 35,000 acres! This includes 158 miles of hiking trail, 45 miles of carriage roads and 27 miles of auto road. You can enjoy hiking, biking, sea kayaking and of course swimming! You will never run out of things to do here.
Whether you are in Acadia National Park for a day or a week, you will want to come back for more.
Cadillac Mountain Summit Trail Location: Acadia National ParkLength: 0.4-mile loopHeight: 1,517 feetElevation Gain: 52 feetType: LoopMy Rating: EasyHandicap AccessibleDog Friendly: Yes, for a well-behaved dog. Would we do it again: Maybe, depends on the time of year. Catch Some Great Views on Cadillac Mountain I’ll say it: I will do just about anything to get a…
Cadillac Mountain Trail Info Cadillac Mountain North Ridge TrailLength: 4.2 MilesHeight: 1529 feetElevation Gain: 1128 feetType: Out & BackMy Rating: Advanced Dog Friendly: Yes, but the National Park Service requires leashes and for leash length to be less than 6 feet. You will also be ascending a granite slope, which can be hot on a dog’s…
Bar Island Trail: The Hidden Treasure Off Bar Harbor When I say hidden treasure, I mean it quite literally. Bar Island is part of Acadia National Park. The trail only becomes visible and walkable around low tide from Bridge Street in Bar Harbor. Though it is submerged by water most of the day, if you time your trip…
Beech Mountain South Ridge Loop, Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is a national treasure with a ton of scenic views and Beech Mountain is one of those treasures. If you have never been, I recommend planning a trip. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t fall in love with the lush greenery, deep blue water…
The Beehive Loop Trail Acadia Info:Length: 1.4 milesHeight: 521 feet tallElevation Gain: 489 feetType: Loop & ConnectorMy Rating: AdvancedDog Friendly: NO!!!!!Would we do it again: Absolutely Beehive Loop Trail The Beehive in Acadia National Park is one of the most well known and most popular hikes. The visitors who are able to stomach open heights,…
Location Of Seawall Campground Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Acadia National Park’s Mountain Desert Island, near the beautiful coastline. It’s approximately 4 miles south of Southwest Harbor, Maine, on route 102A. While Acadia National Park camping is always a popular activity in the summer months, because Seawall Campground is located on…
Location Of Blackwoods Campground Tucked away in the picturesque surroundings of Acadia National Park, Blackwoods Campground is a great place for the park’s visitors to settle in during their visit. People travel to Acadia National Park to admire its stunning scenery and lush coastline. The Park has all you could want – mountains, lakes, streams,…
Location Of Schoodic Woods Campground The Schoodic Woods Campground is located about three miles southeast of Winter Harbor. It is named so as it sits on the Schoodic Peninsula. This campground is part of Acadia National Park – one of the best national parks in Maine. To get here from the main entrance (Bar Harbor),…
Bubble Rock Acadia InfoMiles: 1.13Height: 766 feetElevation Gain: 315 feetType: Out & Back, Loop and/or ConnectorDog Friendly: Yes Where To Park Parking for Bubble Rock is located along the Park Loop Road at Bubbles Parking Lot, around 1.5 miles north of Jordan Pond House and a mile South of Bubble Pond. You will see signs…
Trail Info Gorham Mountain Trail Info: Trail Length: 1.6 miles depending on which way you go. Height: 525 FeetElevation Gain: 397 FeetTrail Type: Out & Back, Loop & ConnectorMy Rating: Intermediate Dog Friendliness Dog Friendly: Yes, depending on which way you go. On the way up stay left at the fork on the trail the…