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Acadia Mountain

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  3. …Downeast Maine and Acadia
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“This forested loop up Acadia Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in the park with great views. ”

Zander Göpfert
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2.5

Miles

4.1

KM

Loop

677' 206 m

High

81' 25 m

Low

657' 200 m

Up

656' 200 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

58%

Max Grade (30°)

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Features Fall Colors · Lake · Views

Family Friendly A manageable distance with great views and a mountain summit to conquer!

Overview

Acadia Mountain is one of the best hikes on the western side of Mount Desert Island, offering terrific views of Somes Sound. The trail starts directly across Route 102 just north of the Echo Lake Ledges parking area.

Description

From the trailhead, follow the Man O' War Brook Fire Road a short distance through the woods. Turn left at the T-junction onto the Acadia Mountain Trail, continue through the woods. Soon, you'll scramble up a steep, rocky rise that marks the ascent towards the summit. Open views will soon start to appear, and they get better the further you hike. Continue past the summit and follow the trail as it drops nearly 600 feet in half a mile.

From the base of the mountain, follow the Man O' War Brook Fire Road back towards the trailhead. When you're finished with your hike, consider cooling off with a refreshing swim at Echo Lake Ledges.

Thanks to guidebook author and photographer, James Kaiser, for his help with this content. To learn more about visiting Acadia, check out his .

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Land Manager: NPS - Acadia National Park

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Zander Göpfert with improvements by Chris Orsulak
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View from Acadia Mountain.
Mar 21, 2016 near Tremont, ME
Acadia Mountain Summit
Aug 23, 2016 near Tremont, ME
From the peak of Acadia Mountain. September 11, 2016.
Sep 12, 2016 near Tremont, ME
Sunset near the Summit of Acadia Mountain
Jun 17, 2019 near Tremont, ME
Coming down the Acadia Mountain Trail.
Jun 30, 2016 near Tremont, ME
Acadia Mountain Trail.
Mar 24, 2016 near Tremont, ME

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Jun 25, 2022
Nick Bartlebaugh
Jun 21, 2022
H C Cook
Rock steps on first part. Great views at several places. Well worth the climb 2.5mi — 2h 00m
Oct 20, 2021
Jamie Walker
2.5mi
Sep 25, 2021
Kala H
Aug 27, 2021
aide white
Aug 27, 2021
Matthew Prowant
Aug 13, 2021
Mangalraj Gopinathan
Aug 7, 2021
Devang Patel

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