It’s damp, drizzling and foggy. The trailhead to the bowl is quiet. No people hiking ahead. Despite the cool, wet weather, it’s the perfect day to venture to the mountain lake tucked behind The Beehive in Acadia National Park. In rainy weather, many of the park trails tend to be […]
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Spring is finally here. It’s time to get out and explore Acadia National Park once again. The loop road is open and you can also make your way to the top of Cadillac Mountain. If you are journeying to the top of Cadillac Mountain, be prepared for some spring winds. Last […]
During my many hikes on Acadia's trails, I pass quite a few solo hikers. Everyone has a story. Some hikers I've spoken with have told me they wanted to get away from the kids or that none of their family wants to hike. This summer morning I was looking for a hike that was short, challenging and that would be busy, since I too would hike solo. In the book Best Easy Day Hikes, I found the Flying Mountain Trail. The trail is on the west side of Somes Sound and has a short summit of 284 feet. The trail loop is only 1.2 miles. So off I went.
This loop trail is a short hike from the Beech Mountain trailhead at the top of Beech Mountain. The hike is short but fairly steep up boulders and stone ledges. It’s more exhilarating than strenuous. Side trails include Canada Cliffs and the Echo Lake trail.
Picture this. You’ve been hiking for a few hours. You are no longer sure you are on the right trail and ahead of you lies yet another steep incline covered with iron rails. You have a map, but could use more help to figure out exactly where you are. […]
Acadia National Park Mountains Mountains in Acadia National Park Name Height (ft) Name Height (ft) *Cadillac (formerly Green) 1,530 Norumbega (formerly Brown) 852 Sargent 1,373 Beech 839 Dorr (formerly Flying Squadron) 1,270 South Bubble 766 Pemetic 1,248 Huguenot Head 731 Penobscot (formerly Jordan) 1,194 McFarland 724 Bernard 1,071 The Triad […]
Yesterday we hiked the Pemetic Mountain Trail. This is a long, strenuous climb goes up 1234 feet through steep, rocky terrain. The views from the top were amazing. Pemetic is the fourth highest peak in Acadia and from the top, you can see Jordan Pond all the way out to […]