Bubble Rock Overlook
A good place to view Bubble Rock, one of Acadia's most popular attractions.
Plan Around Bubble Rock Overlook
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Bubble Rock Overlook Details
Bubble Rock is one of Acadia's larger erratics, or "rocks from away" -- boulders once entombed in glaciers that were deposited across the landscape as the ice melted. This particular boulder, which weighs about 14 tons, was carried to the side of Penebscot Mountain from an area about 20 miles away, between Bangor and Ellsworth. If you want a closer look at Bubble Rock, the South Bubble trail is just down the road; look for the sign for Bubble Rock trailhead parking.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
5
Region
Park Loop Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bubble Rock Overlook
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0.2 mi away
South Bubble Erratic
A boulder known as the South Bubble Erratic, or "Bubble Rock".
0.2 mi away
Bubble Rock
A precariously balanced rock on the edge of a cliff formed some 13,000 years ago by glacial erosion.
0.2 mi away
South Bubble
An iconic landmark of Acadia, this peak features the famous Bubble Rock, also known as Balanced Rock.
0.2 mi away
Bubbles Trail
This moderately difficult loop trail is home to beautiful wild flowers and allows dogs on leash.
0.2 mi away
Pemetic Mountain Northwest Trail
This strenuous climb climaxes with 360-degree views of the ocean and islands that surround the Park.
