Beginner Friendly
Acadia National Park
- 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
Photos via Wikimedia Commons under their respective licences.
Map
Trails (5)· Moderate
- View →Cadillac North Ridge TrailRepresentative2.1 mi1,119 ft gainModerate~1.3 h
- View →Breakneck RoadRepresentative1.6 mi279 ft gainModerate~0.7 h
- View →Eagle Lake TrailRepresentative1 mi558 ft gainModerate~0.6 h
- View →Jesup PathRepresentative1 mi121 ft gainModerate~0.4 h
- View →Kebo Brook TrailRepresentative1 mi131 ft gainModerate~0.4 h
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