The Best Hiking in Acadia National Park
Looking for the best hiking in Acadia National Park? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Acadia National Park. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Acadia National Park
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Mount Desert, Maine
Hike the Bubbles Divide Trail to Bubble Rock in Acadia NP
4.71.16 mi / 300 ft gainBubble Rock is a well-known natural wonder in Acadia National Park. This large boulder, which was carried by powerful glaciers, is resting precariously on the edge of the summit of South Bubble. Due to its fairly accessible location, it is a common stop for visitors to the park. The trail begi...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
South Bubble Mountain and Jordan Pond Loop
1.37 mi / 548 ft gainSouth Bubble Mountain and Jordan Pond Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Mount Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
The Bubbles and North Bubble
1.57 mi / 571 ft gainThe Bubbles and North Bubble is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Pemetic Mountain via Pemetic Northwest Trail
1.17 mi / 764 ft gainPemetic Mountain via Pemetic Northwest Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Jordan Pond Carry to Eagle Lake and Bubbles Trails Loop
3.38 mi / 623 ft gainJordan Pond Carry to Eagle Lake and Bubbles Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Mt Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Bubble Divide and Sargent East Cliffs Trail Loop
3.91 mi / 1542 ft gainBubble Divide and Sargent East Cliffs Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Mount Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
North Bubble Trail
0.96 mi / 344 ft gainNorth Bubble Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bar Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Sargent East Cliffs Trail
3.14 mi / 1529 ft gainSargent East Cliffs Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mt Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Bubbles Trail to Conners Nubble and Eagle Lake
4.4 mi / 1243 ft gainBubbles Trail to Conners Nubble and Eagle Lake is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Parkman to Sargent to Maple Springs via Carriage Road
4.59 mi / 1253 ft gainParkman to Sargent to Maple Springs via Carriage Road is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mt Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Hike Parkman Mountain
4.03.06 mi / 748 ft gainParkman 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 pa...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Hike Acadia's 6 Peak Circuit
6.26 mi / 1373 ft gainPark 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...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Bald Peak Trail
2.27 mi / 646 ft gainBald Peak Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mt Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Maple Spring Trail
3.19 mi / 935 ft gainMaple Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mt Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Norumbega Mountain and Hadlock Ponds Loop Trail
3.22 mi / 679 ft gainNorumbega Mountain and Hadlock Ponds Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Mount Desert, Maine.Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Penobscot Mountain and Bubbles Loop
5.46 mi / 1440 ft gainPenobscot Mountain and Bubbles Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Seal Harbor, Maine.Read more