Duck Rock
A popular swimming spot accessible via a shoreline hiking trail.
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Duck Rock Details
A rock outcropping located on the west side of Great Long Pond. Visitors flock here especially since swimming is banned on the south end of the pond. There are more swimming areas further along the trail if Duck Rock is crowded.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Duck Rock
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0.1 mi away
Long Pond Trail
This trail is in one of the quieter sections of Acadia and offers nice views of Long Pond.
0.1 mi away
Perpendicular Trail
A steep, dramatic trail with stone steps and spectacular views of Long Lake and Beech Mountain in the distance.
0.2 mi away
Cold Brook Trail
An easy hike to trails leading to Mansell and Bernard.
0.3 mi away
Beech West Ridge Trail
A 1.9-mile trail of moderate difficulty with views of Long Pond and nearby Mansell Mountain.
0.4 mi away
Great Notch Trail
A trail often used to climb Mansell Mountain.
