Travel Roamer
Difficulty
Moderate
Trip length
2–3 days
Budget
$200–$700
per person · excl. airfare
Best months
Jun–Oct
Hiking

Park entrance: $35 (Entrance - Private Vehicle) · source: NPS

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.

Highlights

  • Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain
  • Granite coast & carriage roads
  • Jordan Pond & the Bubbles

Photos

Plh1234us · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
John Manard · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dougtone · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dougtone · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dougtone · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dougtone · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Map

Trails (5)· Moderate

Getting there

  • BHB Hancock County-Bar Harbor · 6 mi
  • BGR Bangor Intl · 40 mi
  • PWM Portland Intl Jetport (ME) · 115 mi

Straight-line distances to nearby airports. Airfare and drive times are not included.

Permits & access

No permit required

No permit for day hiking; vehicle reservation for the Cadillac Summit Road in season — check the official site.

Official permit & conditions ↗Last verified 7/24/2026