Acadia Mountain Trail
Views of Somes Sound, steep descent to fire road.
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Acadia Mountain Trail Details
Acadia Mountain Trail makes a steep and strenuous ascent up the west side of Acadia Mountain. While the highest summit offers a tranquil resting area nestled among pitch pines and native blueberries, the views of Somes Sound and the eastern mountains from the east summit are far more rewarding. The trail descends very quickly through woods to cross Man o'War Brook, which is rumored to have served as a fresh water supply for pirate ships during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Trailhead: across from the parking area.
Difficulty
High
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
90 minutes
Region
N/A
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Acadia Mountain Trail
This popular hiking trail rewards you with unobstructed views of Somes Sound.
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St. Sauveur Mountain Trail
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Acadia Mountain Restroom
A small semi-permanent restroom in the parking lot.
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Ikes Point Boat Launch
This launch provides easy access to Echo Lake.
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Echo Lake Boat Launch
Swimming and boating are popular at this west-side lake, which features a boat launch at Ikes Point.
