Bar Harbor
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Located on Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor is your gateway into Acadia National Park. Sitting on the edge of this geologically unique granite intrusion, this colonial town offers both a historic introduction into the park and a practical start to outfitting for Maine's premier coastal adventure.
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Walk the Bar Harbor Shore Path
Bar Harbor, Maine
4.0
1.21 mi
/ 30 ft gain
The Bar Harbor shore path is a simple walking trail that runs along the eastern shore of Mt. Desert Island. There's little to no elevation change since it's on the water's edge, but the views of this picturesque harbor are always worthwhile.
Despite being a mellow walk, this is something you really have to do with each visit to Bar Harbor. If you've never visited before, there are signs along...
Acadia Carriage Road from Bar Harbor to Jordan Pond
Bar Harbor, Maine
25.72 mi
/ 2123 ft gain
Acadia Carriage Road from Bar Harbor to Jordan Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Hike the Bar Island Trail in Acadia NP
Bar Harbor, Maine
5.0
1.9 mi
/ 160 ft gain
The Bar Island Trail is something I was a little hesitant to do at first, mainly because of my tendency to wander and take a lot longer on a trail than I anticipate. This trail is unique in that you can only access it and Bar Island at low tide by foot (crossing the sand bar) or if you have 4 wheel drive, you can drive out to the island.
A warning in advance: the tide comes in extremely fast ...
Compass Harbor Trail
Bar Harbor, Maine
0.74 mi
/ 115 ft gain
Compass Harbor Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Kebo Mountain and Dorr North Ridge Trails
Bar Harbor, Maine
3.35 mi
/ 1237 ft gain
Kebo Mountain and Dorr North Ridge Trails is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Stratheden Trail
Bar Harbor, Maine
1.98 mi
/ 89 ft gain
Stratheden Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Duck Brook Trail
Bar Harbor, Maine
2.05 mi
/ 305 ft gain
Duck Brook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Dorr Mountain North Ridge Trail to Gorge Path Loop
Bar Harbor, Maine
3.2 mi
/ 1165 ft gain
Dorr Mountain North Ridge Trail to Gorge Path Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Cadillac Mountain North Ridge and Gorge Path Loop
Bar Harbor, Maine
4.82 mi
/ 1240 ft gain
Cadillac Mountain North Ridge and Gorge Path Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bar Harbor, Maine.
Places to stay
Winter Harbor, Maine
Schoodic Woods Campground
Overview
Schoodic Woods campsites are reservable up to 6 months in advance. Reservations for group campsites can be made starting on Marc...
Isle au Haut, Maine
Duck Harbor Campground
Overview
Campsite reservations can be made beginning on April 1st each year at 10:00am (EST). The first night to book a campsite is May 1...
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