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Bar Harbor
Somesville
Acadia National Park
Blackwoods
Bear Island Southwest Harbor
Baker Island Seawall
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Winter Harbor
Schoodic Woods
Schoodic Peninsula
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Stonington
Duck Harbor
Isle a Haut
Heron Island
Acadia National Park
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND , SCHOODIC PENINSULA , ISLE A HAUT , AND OUTER ISLANDS
Acadia — America ’ s first national park east of the Mississippi — boasts 46,000 acres with more than 120 miles of hiking trails , an extensive network of Carriage Roads for biking , the 27-mile Park Loop Road , and the majestic Cadillac Mountain ( reservations are required May through October ).
Top Scenic Spots
Sand Beach , Thunder Hole , Otter Cliffs , Jordan Pond , Somes Sound , Bass Harbor Head Light , and Duck Harbor ( Isle au Haut )
Winter in the Park
Miles of carriage roads are perfect for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing .
Snowmobile to the top of Cadillac Mountain — no reservation needed .
Winter hiking along Acadia ’ s woodland trails and beaches reveals a different kind of beauty .
Mount Desert Island
The east side of the park is the most popular and visited area . It features mountains , lakes , meadows , forests , a rugged coastline , and significant cultural areas ranging from sea level at Sand Beach to 1,530 ’ on Cadillac Mountain — the highest peak on the eastern seaboard .
The west side of Acadia , quieter and more remote , is ideal for visitors looking to explore the park ’ s beauty and natural resources for hiking , boating , swimming , camping , wildlife watching , ranger programs , and more . This area spans roughly 10,000 acres from Pretty Marsh Picnic Area in the northeast corner to Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse on the southernmost tip of the island .
The Schoodic Peninsula
More secluded , this is the only part of Acadia on the mainland and is known for its granite headlands scarred by storm waves and flood tides . The 6-mile , one-way Loop Road around Schoodic Peninsula offers vehicle turnouts to stop and enjoy scenic views . Campers can choose from tent , hike-in , group , and RV sites . The 8.3 miles of bike paths are popular with visitors .
Isle au Haut
Isle au Haut is accessible only by the mailboat from Stonington on the Blue Hill Peninsula . The island offers five miles of paved roads , seven miles of unpaved roads , and eighteen miles of trails to explore rocky shorelines , wooded uplands , marshes , bogs , and freshwater lake . Five primitive campsites are available by reservation at Duck Harbor Campground , May through October .
Outer Islands
Although most of Acadia sits on Mount Desert Island , Schoodic Peninsula , and Isle au Haut , the park also manages over a dozen outlying islands . Two islands are accessible to visitors via ranger-guided tours : the Islesford Historical Museum on Little Cranberry Island and the entirety of Baker Island .
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