Top Adventures in Blue Hill
Hike Blue Hill Mountain
There are two main trailheads to access the mountain, both of which have various ways of getting up. One easy trail that has only a few steep sections is the Osgood trail.
Start by parking at the Osgood parking lot. Cross the street, and follow th...
2 miles
600 ft gain
View the Milky Way at Curtis Cove Beach
From the center of East Blue Hill, head east on Curtis Cove Rd 0.5 of a mile until you see a large curb on the right side for space to park. Find the access point, and scout an area along the rocky shore.Maine's coastline offers some amazing views...
Kayak Downeast Maine
This scenic coastline is one of my favorites to travel whether it be on the water or on the shore. The route passes a large sand bar that is great for hanging out on, and enjoying a picnic. This coast also has quite a few summer houses, but it's n...
Camp at Mount Desert Campground on Somes Sound
Being in the center of Mt. Desert Island, you are just a quick drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.This campground offers waterfront and off-waterfront sites. The waterfront is right along Somes Sound and offers amazing views at anytime ...
Swim at Echo Lake
Take a dip at Echo Lake in Acadia National Park! It's a small beach that's best driven to and easily park-able once you arrive. It's a refreshing stop for swimming that's right off of the beat and path. There are many campgrounds that rest upon th...
Hike Parkman Mountain
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 inspi...
2.2 miles
748 ft gain
Hike Acadia's 6 Peak Circuit
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 rea...
6 miles
1373 ft gain
Hike Sargent Mountain
This has been one of my favorite winter adventures that I have had in a long time. There were gorgeous views of Somes Sound, we saw three snowy owls and there is a gorgeous frozen waterfall on the way up to the summit!
Because much of the Park Lo...
4.4 miles
1400 ft gain
Hike the Dorr Mountain Cannon Brook Loop
Door Mountain - Ladder Trail to Schiff Path and return via South Ridge Dorr Trail to Canon Brook Trail to Kane Path.You start in the woods but quickly get out of the trees to the side of a stone face. Ladder Trial that zigzags up stonesteps and ir...
3.3 miles
1151 ft gain
Hike the Bubbles Divide Trail to Bubble Rock in Acadia NP
Bubble 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 com...
1 miles
300 ft gain
Hike Pemetic Mountain in Acadia NP
Pemetic Mountain is a challenging hike in the Jordan Pond area of Acadia National Park. There are several route options to the summit, with varying levels of difficulty. The most common route is a loop hike starting from the Jordan Pond parking ...
4 miles
1000 ft gain
Catch the Sunset at Jordan Pond
If you ever find yourself in Acadia National Park, be sure to check out Jordan Pond. Jordan Pond is a 3.6 mile long pond sitting in the heart of Mt. Desert Island. The shoreline of the pond has amazing views of the The Bubbles, which are two simil...
3.3 miles
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