Cadillac Summit Loop Trail
This trail is famous for its panoramic views of Frenchman Bay.
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Cadillac Summit Loop Trail Details
Cadillac Summit Loop Trail is a short, level trail around the summit of Cadillac Mountain that is accessible from the Park Loop Road terminus and the many trails that climb to the summit. The paved path around the island's highest peak offers breathtaking views of Frenchman Bay and the surrounding Acadian archipelago, accented by a series of plaques describing the spectacular geology of Mt. Desert Island. Find the first, a memorial plaque for Stephan Tyng Mather, one of the National Park Service founders, on a pink granite boulder near the trailhead. Be sure to walk only on designated trails and on granite surfaces to avoid trampling slow-growing sub-alpine plants. Help protect the historic Bates cairn trail markers by not adding rock pile graffiti to them.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
15 minutes
Region
N/A
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Mather Memorial
The park's Mather Memorial is located at the top of Cadillac Mountain.
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Cadillac Summit Parking Area
This is one of the busiest parking areas in the Park.
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Cadillac Mountain
Cadillac Mountain is the major destination for visitors to Acadia National Park. Accessible by car, it is the highest point - 1530 feet (466 meters) - on the east coast of the U.S. and offers magnificent views of a glaciated coastal and island landscape. It is the first place to view sunrise in the United States from October 7 through March 6.
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Cadillac Mountain
If there was ever a bucket list item worth noting, being the first one in the country to watch the sunrise would have to be it.
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Cadillac Mountain Summit Restrooms
This restroom is conveniently located next to the gift shop.
