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.
Catch Some of the Best Views in the US on Cadillac Mountain I’ll say it: I will do just about anything to get a good view of somewhere beautiful. We’ve hiked through insane brush, scrambled up more-than-sketchy rocks, crossed rivers, and done trails that kicked my ass time and time again, all to see something…
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…
When I say hidden treasure, I mean it quite literally; this trail only becomes visible and walkable around low tide. Though it is submerged by water most of the day, if you time your trip right, taking a stroll out to Bar Island is incredibly enjoyable and easy. Even better is the location of this…
Acadia National Park is a national treasure; if you have never been, I recommend planning a trip RIGHT NOW. I know it sounds dramatic, but I’ve never met anyone who didn’t fall in love with the lush greenery, deep blue water bordering the park, and amazing geographical formations that will make your jaw hit the…
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 About The Beehive Trail Acadia Nestled in the sweeping hills of Acadia National Park, the Beehive Loop Trail is one of the park’s shining gems. People from all over…
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 on the Park Loop Road around 1.5 miles north of Jordan Pond House and a mile South of Bubble Pond. You will see signs for it. It is…
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…