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Trails
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Acadia Mountain Trailhead
1.7 miles out-and-back, 985 ft gain; rock scrambling to a summit with Somes Sound and Echo Lake views.
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Bar Harbor Shore path
Flat coastal path. Easy pace, big coast payoff. Park early or take Island Explorer.
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Cadillac South Ridge Trailhead
7.1-mile out-and-back with exposed ridgeline. Hydration and grit required.
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Canon Brook Trailhead
Hard 2.4-mile out-and-back; granite climbs; light traffic; high payoff.
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Dead River Trailhead, Great Pond Mountain Wildlands
Dead River Trail: 2.5 mi one-way; summit via Stuart Gross adds up to ~7 miles round trip.
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Flying Mountain Trailhead
1.5-mile loop with ocean ridges and Valley Cove rock beach. Parking is tight on weekends.
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Gorham Mountain Trailhead
3.5-mile loop up Gorham Mountain. Rocky ascent with exposed granite; grit required.
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Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop
Flat loop with boardwalks; family-friendly and a quick nature fix.
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Jordan Pond Path Trailhead
3.3-mile loop around Jordan Pond; flat east, rocky west; early start beats crowds.
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North Bubble Trailhead
1.5 miles, 400 ft gain. North Bubble climb with Jordan Pond payoff.
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Ocean Path Trailhead
4.4 mi out-and-back coastal stroll with ocean spray; start early to dodge crowds.
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Precipice Trailhead
Loop ascent with iron rungs and exposed ledges; 2-3 hrs, 1k-1.3k ft gain.
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Ship Harbor Trail
1.3-mile figure-8 coast walk. Easy terrain, plan for water and early arrival.
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The Black House Museum at Woodlawn
Easy forested estate walk with a museum visit—low effort, high history payoff.
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Thunder Hole
Coastal path to Thunder Hole: 3.4 miles round trip; Island Explorer helps dodge crowded parking.
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