Hiking in Bar Harbor, ME

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Of the hikes I did in Acadia National Park, this is definitely my favorite. The hike is short and steep. To access the trailhead, park in the Sand Lake across the street. The hike starts out on a mellow dirt road. You’ll reach a sign that warns about the steepness and dangers of the trail. Don’t let that sign…

Chi T.

Beehive Trail

I didn’t even notice this path on my first trip here! The Shore Path (circa 1880, as the sign states) is a cute little path along the waterfront that passes by cannons, a gazebo, private residences, and summer rentals. While it’s technically in a tourist hotspot, I feel like it’s a gem hiding in plain sight…

Christine L.

Shore Path

This is the closer of the two campgrounds that are affiliated with Acadia National Park. This campground is located only a 5 to 10 minute drive from an entrance to the Park Loop Rd. The other campground, Seawall Campground, is much farther away on the other side of Mount Desert Island. With that said this is…

John K.

Blackwoods Campground

What a great place to soak up the sun, dip your toes and enjoy the views of the oceans in contrast to mountains.Growing up on Cape Cod seeing the ocean feels like a typical day out, but this beach was breathtaking to me. There is something about mountains meeting the ocean that amazes me!The water was a bit…