The Best Hiking in Bar Harbor

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 re...

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.

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 whe...

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 is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

Stratheden Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

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 is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

Cadillac Mountain North Ridge and Gorge Path Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

Cadillac North Ridge Trail to Cadillac South Ridge Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

Cadillac North Ridge Trail to South Ridge Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

The Cadillac North Ridge Trailhead is accessible through Paradise Hill Road once you enter the park through the Hulls Cove Entrance. When driving on route 3 in Bar Harbor, keep an eye out for a sign that says "Acadia National Park Hulls Cove Entrance, Visitor Center Right Lane". Stay in the right...

Homan Path loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

Kebo Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

Dorr Mountain North Ridge Trail to Ladder Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.

Dorr, Cadillac, Pemetic and Dike Peak Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Bar Harbor, Maine.