National park
Acadia National Park
Granite mountains, cobble beaches and 45 miles of historic carriage roads on Mount Desert Island.
- Established
- 1916
- State
- Maine
- Park Loop Road
- 27 mi
- Best season
- Jun–Oct
Before you go
- You need a vehicle reservation to drive up Cadillac Summit Road in season.
- The free Island Explorer bus connects Bar Harbor with most trailheads.
- Fall color usually peaks in mid-October.
Getting around
Park once in Bar Harbor and use the bus. The Park Loop Road passes Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond, where the popovers are a tradition.
FAQs
Can I see sunrise from Cadillac Mountain?
Yes, but in season you need a sunrise vehicle reservation, released in batches on recreation.gov.
