Blue Hill, Maine
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Blue Hill
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Bar Harbor, Maine
Precipice Trail of Champlain Mountain
5.02.0 mi / 1000 ft gainThe Precipice Trail is one of the most well known trails in Acadia, probably for its difficulty and the fact that it is along the exposed edge of Champlain Mountain. Much of this trail is more of a climb rather than a usual hike. You will have to climb and scramble over large rocks as well as c...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Blackwoods in Bar Harbor
5.0Blackwoods Campground is one of two campgrounds located within Acadia National Park. Since the park does not permit backcountry camping, options to stay outdoors in the actual park are limited to this campground and the Seawall Campground further south on Mt. Desert Island. There are places to ca...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Off-season Camp at Blackwoods Campground
0.75 miWhen we saw that the weather in Acadia was going to be mid 40's and sunny in March, we decided we had to go. However, when you go in March there are a lot of different things about Acadia National Park that are helpful to know.First of all, it is recommended that you camp at Blackwoods Campground...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Hike the Beehive Trail, Acadia National Park
4.91.35 mi / 512 ft gainThis 1.6 mile round trip trail starts with a moderate grade as you leave the sand beach parking area. After a half a mile you will see a rock pile and you have the option of heading strait for the slower sloping (but less views) trail ahead of you or you can turn to the right and see the steep tr...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Hike to The Bowl in Acadia NP
4.51.24 mi / 350 ft gainThe Bowl is a small pond nestled in the mountains of Acadia National Park. Although it is a great way to relax after completing the challenging Beehive Trail, it can also be reached via a less strenuous out-and-back hike that is just under 1.5 miles. The trailhead is located on Park Loop Road, ...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Gorham Mountain Trail
4.71.64 mi / 525 ft gainGorham Mountain Trail is one of the relatively shorter and easy trails in Acadia National Park, and it's a perfect morning spot to catch a sunrise in Acadia (much less crowded than the highly-visited Cadillac Mountain). To access the trail head, you'll need to drive into the park and down the Pa...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Thunder Hole
3.80.17 mi / 29 ft gainA natural phenomenon caused by waves crashing into a narrow inlet, Thunder Hole is a sight worth seeing in Acadia National Park. As the waves rush in and out of the small cavern at the end of the inlet, the water collides with trapped air, creating a loud thunderous sound. The splash of the wat...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Hike the Great Head Trail in Acadia NP
5.01.9 mi / 275 ft gainTo begin the Great Head Trail hike, you'll want to park at the parking lot for Sand Beach located on the Park Loop Road. From the parking lot, you will cross the beach entirely, which is a nice morning walk in itself, especially on the foggy days Acadia is famous for. When you reach the end of t...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Ocean Path and Gorham Mountain Loop Trail
5.03.14 mi / 692 ft gainOcean Path and Gorham Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bar Harbor, Maine.Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Relax at Sand Beach, Acadia National Park
4.5Sand Beach is located off the Park Loop Road on the east side of Mt. Desert Island. Signs for the beach will make it difficult to miss. Once there you can park your car and walk down some steps to the beach. There are restrooms and changing areas close by. On the beach you will be able to la...Read more -
Winter Harbor, Maine
Ravens Nest, Schoodic Peninsula
4.50.12 mi / 20 ft gainRavens Nest is located east of Mt Desert Island south of Winter Harbor Maine. Taking the Schoodic Loop Road will get you to the pull off that you need to find Ravens Nest. There will be three pull offs on the side of the road, the third one will be for Ravens Nest that has a little unmarked trail...Read more -
Camden, Maine
Hike Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park
2.9 mi / 1000 ft gainAfter driving in to Camden Hills State Park, there is a fork where you can go straight (to the campgrounds) or left (to head up Mount Battie). Take a left and then park in the parking lot immediately on your right. That is the trailhead to Mount Megunticook! The trail itself winds through the tre...Read more -
Camden, Maine
Explore Mount Battie
5.01.5 mi / 669 ft gainThe summit of Mount Battie is accessible from either the front trail that is located just outside of the state park, or there is an auto road that leads up to the summit within the park (the location drop pin reflects the route within the park). To access the front trail, the trailhead is on moun...Read more -
Clifton, Maine
Eagle Bluff North Summit
5.00.57 mi / 213 ft gainEagle Bluff North Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Eddington, Maine.Read more -
Isle au Haut, Maine
Camp at Acadia National Park's Duck Harbor
8.85 mi / 150 ft gainIntroduction Didn't think there was backpacking to be done in Acadia National Park? Think again! Isle au Haut (pronounced "isle ah ho") is a little island off of Stonington, Maine. Half of the island is a quiet and quaint New England island community and the other half is part of Acadia Natio...Read more -
Camden, Maine
Hike up to Maiden's Cliff
2 mi / 1000 ft gainWith a total elevation gain of 1000 feet in one mile to the top, the entire hike is uphill. The whole hike is within tree line until the very top, but there is a beautiful stream to hike next to for at least half. At the top, the view opens up to the Maiden's Cliff, and the view is spectacular. T...Read more