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  • Isle au Haut, Maine

    Top Spots in and near Isle au Haut

    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      HIke the Dorr Mountain Loop via the Tarn Trail

      4.75 mi / 1100 ft gain
      This hike starts from the parking lot of Sieur de Monts Nature Center parking lot, walking on the Wild Gardens Path to the Tarn Trail.  This is a section of the Kane Path so you will not see any mention of a Tarn Trail on the maps for Acadia National Park. The trail runs right along the lake edge...
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    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      Hike the Jesup Path & Hemlock Road Loop

      1 mi
      This easy hike starts over a wooden foot bridge to the left of the Wild Gardens Of Acadia.  Here you will take a right on the Jesup Path paralleling the gardens.  You will soon cross the Hemlock Road which will be where you return.  The path now becomes a boardwalk taking you along a boggy area o...
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    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      Precipice Trail of Champlain Mountain

      5.0
      2.0 mi / 1000 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      Cadillac North Ridge Trail

      5.0
      4.15 mi / 1530 ft gain
      The Cadillac North Ridge Trailhead is accessible through Paradise Hill Road once you enter the park through the Hulls Cove Entrance. When driving on route 3 in Bar Harbor, keep an eye out for a sign that says "Acadia National Park Hulls Cove Entrance, Visitor Center Right Lane". Stay in the right...
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    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      Bar Island Trail

      5.0
      1.9 mi / 160 ft gain
      The Bar Island Trail is something I was a little hesitant to do at first, mainly because of my tendency to wander and take a lot longer on a trail than I anticipated. This trail is unique in that you can only access it and Bar Island at low tide by foot (crossing the sand bar) or if you have 4-wh...
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    • Bar Harbor, Maine

      Walk the Bar Harbor Shore Path

      4.0
      1.21 mi / 30 ft gain
      The Bar Harbor shore path is a simple walking trail that runs along the eastern shore of Mt. Desert Island. There's little to no elevation change since it's on the water's edge, but the views of this picturesque harbor are always worthwhile.  Despite being a mellow walk, this is something you re...
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    • Winter Harbor, Maine

      Ravens Nest, Schoodic Peninsula

      4.5
      0.12 mi / 20 ft gain
      Ravens 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...
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    • Monhegan, Maine

      Explore Monhegan Island

      4.4 mi / 538 ft gain
      Nearly 10 miles off the coast of Maine, Monhegan Island is accessible by your choice of three ferry lines. Each vary in terms of length of stay on the island and time spent on the water.  Be sure you do your research prior to reserving your tickets.  Below you can find more information : Monheg...
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    • Dedham, Maine

      Bald Mountain Loop

      5.0
      1.55 mi / 505 ft gain
      Bald Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Holden, Maine.
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    • Bristol, Maine

      Photograph the Pemaquid Lighthouse

      Pemaquid Lighthouse is situated above a spit of granite jutting out into the Atlantic, and it has all the look and feel of a classic Maine lighthouse. For photographers, it's hard to go wrong. The granite is grained such that all the rocks seem to be pointing towards the lighthouse, so there are ...
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