Near Acadia Mountain
View from Acadia Mountain.
Near Acadia Mountain
Acadia Mountain Summit
Near Acadia Mountain
From the peak of Acadia Mountain. September 11, 2016.
Near Acadia Mountain
Sunset near the Summit of Acadia Mountain
Near Acadia Mountain
Coming down the Acadia Mountain Trail.

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Acadia Mountain

4.6 (60 Ratings)
This forested loop up Acadia Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in the park with great views.
2.4
mi
Distance
667
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.41mi
Distance
667ft
Elevation Gain
667ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
682ft
High Point
71ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the trailhead, follow the Man O' War Brook Fire Road a short distance through the woods. Turn left at the T-junction onto the Acadia Mountain Trail, continue through the woods. Soon, you'll scramble up a steep, rocky rise that marks the ascent towards the summit. Open views will soon start to appear, and they get better the further you hike. Continue past the summit and follow the trail as it drops nearly 600 feet in half a mile. From the base of the mountain, follow the Man O' War Brook Fire Road back towards the trailhead. When you're finished with your hike, consider cooling off with a refreshing swim at Echo Lake Ledges.Thanks to guidebook author and photographer, James Kaiser, for his help with this content. To learn more about visiting Acadia, check out his Guide to Acadia National Park.

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