Plan Around Black Mountain
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Black Mountain Details
A 5.8-mile network of moderate trails, Black Mountain lies in the Donnell Pond Public Reserved Land region between the scenic Donnell Pond and Tunk Lake, popular for water recreation. Here visitors will find numerous hiking trails around the mountain offering beautiful sweeping views of the surrounding Frenchmans Bay and Acadia National Park. Most trails traverse the sides to open up at scenic ledge overlooks. Being an active area of ecological study, it is asked visitors remain on trails to protect the delicate flora found here.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5.8 miles
Estimated time
3h 4m
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Black Mountain
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Donnell Pond Public Land
Over the years Donnell Pond Public Land has slowly grown bit by bit thanks to the generous donations of conservation trusts and private citizens.
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Schoodic Mountain
A 2.4-mile easy/moderate loop hike leading to an open summit with spectacular views.
3.9 mi away
Fox Pond
This picturesque pond also offers views of Tunk and Catherine Mountains in the Donnell Pond Public Lands.
4.5 mi away
Hog Bay
Known as Hog Bay, the wide and muddy area is home to a variety of wildlife that thrives off the atmosphere the low tide creates.
