Acadia Hikes
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Wonderland
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Easy.
This is the ideal hike for children and people who are interested in the beauty of the Maine coast and the mysteries of the ocean. During this hike, we’ll identify plants during an easy forest walk and explore tide pools on the beach. The out-and-back hike is just 1.4 mile, so this is just a half-day adventure unless you pair it with a second location.
Ship Harbor
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Easy.
This family-friendly trail travels along the island’s rocky coastline to small beaches and amazing views of the ocean. This is also an excellent opportunity to look for ocean life in tide pools. The trail is a 1.3-mile figure eight. The first loop was designed to be wheelchair accessible.
Jordan Pond Path
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
A lovely, diverse path loops around crystal-clear Jordan Pond. The 3.3-mile trail changes from smooth gravel to rocky to a wide wooden boardwalk.
Gorham Mountain
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Moderate.
Rising just 525 feet above sea level, Gorham Mountain offers spectacular views, cool rock formations, and a bit of history. The mountain is located right by Sand Beach and Thunder Hole, two other park highlights.
St. Sauveur Mountain
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Moderate.
One of the lesser-known hikes in the park, the hike to St. Sauveur summit and Valley Peak is a nice introduction to hiking mountains in Acadia, and it offers great views of the Cranberry Islands and Somes Sound. The hike, out and back, is 2.7 miles.
Champlain Mountain
North Ridge Trail, Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Moderate.
This family-friendly mountain hike offers amazing views of the Porcupine Islands and will lead you to one of the prominent mountains in the park. Out and back, the hike is just 2.2 miles, making it one of the shorter mountain hikes in the park.
The Bubbles
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous.
South Bubble and North Bubble mountains are some of the most recognizable landmarks in the park. Rising above Jordan Pond and Eagle Lake, the two mountains are dome-shaped and offer amazing views of the island. They also feature a famous balancing boulder called Bubble Rock. The hike length varies depending on where you start and you visit both peaks.
Pemetic Mountain
Acadia National Park, MDI
Rising 1,248 feet above sea level, Pemetic Mountain is one of the taller mountains in Acadia, though the hike to the top is surprisingly gradual and filled with amazing views. The hike out and back is about 4 miles, though it can be lengthened if made into a loop that includes some of the Jordan Pond Path.
Beech Mountain
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Moderate.
Rising 839 feet above sea level, Beech Mountain offers wonderful views of Mount Desert Island and features a large observation tower at the top.
Parkman Mountain
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous.
The hike to the top of Parkman Mountain and Bald Peak is 2.7 miles long and offers some great views. This mountain also has an especially beautiful forest. Expect plenty of roots and rocks, as is the cast for many Acadia trails.
Dorr Mountain
Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging.
Rising 1,270 feet above sea level, Dorr Mountain is the second tallest peak in Acadia National Park and features some of the most historic trails in the park — and some of the most intricate stonework.
Cadillac Mountain
North Ridge Trail, Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Challenging.
Rising 1,530 feet above sea level, Cadillac Mountain is not only the tallest mountain on Mount Desert Island, but also the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States.
Cadillac Mountain
South Ridge Trail, Acadia National Park, MDI
Difficulty: Challenging.
Rising 1,530 feet above sea level, Cadillac Mountain is not only the tallest mountain on Mount Desert Island, but also the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States.
Schoodic Head
Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor
Difficulty: Moderate.
Rising just 440 feet above sea level, Schoodic Head is a highpoint along the east coast of Maine. It’s located in the only mainland portion of Acadia National Park, which is the Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor. The hike is about 3 miles long, with the option to add more miles.