Franklin, Maine
Top Spots in and near Franklin
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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 -
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
Hike Pemetic Mountain in Acadia NP
5.03.81 mi / 1000 ft gainPemetic 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 lot. This option ascends the South Ridge Trail, w...Read more -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Jordan Pond
4.83.24 mi / 108 ft gainIf 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 similar mountains that resemble "bubbles". The pond has...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
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 -
Mount Desert, Maine
Hike Sargent Mountain via South Ridge Trail
4.4 mi / 1400 ft gainThis 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 Loop Road is closed in winter, we started our hike ...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Otter Cliff
4.5Otter Cliff – not to be confused with Otter Point – is a popular stop along the Ocean Path trail in Acadia National Park. This 110-foot cliff is one of the highest coastal headlands in North America and is a prime spot for rock climbing. If you don’t have your own gear, there are climbing tours a...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Camp at Blackwoods Campground 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 -
Dedham, Maine
Bald Mountain Loop
5.01.55 mi / 505 ft gainBald Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Holden, Maine.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 -
Bar Harbor, Maine
Otter Point
5.01.09 mi / 92 ft gainIf you only have an hour or so left to your day in Acadia, Otter Point offers some amazing views of the coastline, without being on a crowded beach. An easy mellow trail just inland from the shore allows you easy access to iconic places such as Otter Cliffs, Thunder Hole, and Monument Cove. Hike ...Read more -
Southwest Harbor, Maine
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 the shores of Echo Lake if you want to be right on t...Read more