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Acadia Mountain and Man O War Trail
Mount Desert, Maine
2.69 mi
/ 699 ft gain
Acadia Mountain and Man O War Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Acadia Mountain and St. Sauveur Mountain Trail Loop
Mount Desert, Maine
3.82 mi
/ 1201 ft gain
Acadia Mountain and St. Sauveur Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mount Desert, Maine.
Sargent Mountain and Gilmore Peak via Giant Slide Trail
Mount Desert, Maine
4.63 mi
/ 1352 ft gain
Sargent Mountain and Gilmore Peak via Giant Slide Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Desert, Maine.
Hike Parkman Mountain
Mount Desert, Maine
4.0
3.06 mi
/ 748 ft gain
Parkman Mountain is already a lesser-hiked trail in the summer, and if you snowshoe it in the winter, it is very likely you’ll have the entire mountain to yourself. It offers exceptional views, a good amount of exposure, and solitude that is inspiring.
From Parkman Mountain Parking area, walk past the gate. Once on the carriage trail, take a right. About 100 yards later, you will see an inters...
Hike Acadia's 6 Peak Circuit
Mount Desert, Maine
6.26 mi
/ 1373 ft gain
Park yourself at Parkman Mountain Parking Area, a small lot located off of Route 3. Remember to arrive early as this parking lot fills up quickly. Load up your pack, grab your water, and maneuver your way through the carriage roads until you reach the Bald Peak Trailhead. After a mile climb up 974 feet, reward yourself with a sip of water at the Bald Peak summit.
To continue on your six p...
Parkman to Sargent to Maple Springs via Carriage Road
Mount Desert, Maine
4.59 mi
/ 1253 ft gain
Parkman to Sargent to Maple Springs via Carriage Road is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mt Desert, Maine.
Hadlock Loop from Carriage Road
Mount Desert, Maine
3.82 mi
/ 397 ft gain
Hadlock Loop from Carriage Road is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mount Desert, Maine.
Norumbega Mountain and Hadlock Ponds Loop Trail
Mount Desert, Maine
3.22 mi
/ 679 ft gain
Norumbega Mountain and Hadlock Ponds Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Mount Desert, Maine.
Maple Spring Trail
Mount Desert, Maine
3.19 mi
/ 935 ft gain
Maple Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mt Desert, 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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