Best of Acadia National Park Day Hike
Acadia National Park
5.0 (1 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Summit Two Mountains
- Stunning Views
- Dramatic Sea Cliffs
- Pristine Forests
- Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
- Top Shelf Gear & Guide
Description
This extraordinary day hike features the very best of Acadia National Park, and offers variations depending on the interests of each group! We summit two mountains, earning spectacular views of the gorgeous coastal landscapes that characterize Acadia, and finish with an ocean walk along dramatic sea cliffs. Our hike first takes us to the summit of Beehive, which is a short, very steep ascent using iron rungs and ladders to negotiate granite cliff bands. (If you have a paralyzing fear of heights, this hike is not a good choice.) After Beehive we drop down to a pond, then continue on to Gorham Mountain for more stunning views. Descending from Gorham, we follow the rocky, cliffy coastline along Ocean Path. We will visit Thunder Hole (a sea cliff restriction where waves can crash in and spew water high in the air like a geyser) and Sand Beach before finishing up with the beautiful ocean views from the Great Head as we conclude the day.
$190-$550 Per Person
Season: June-October
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This hike follows a variety of trails ranging from flat and smooth to nearly vertical cliffs requiring the use of iron rungs and ladders. If you have a paralyzing fear of heights, we do not recommend joining this tour.
Hiking Distances:
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Up to 4 miles
Backpack Weight:
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8-12 pounds
Terrain:
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Significantly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
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784 feet
Heights Exposure:
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Extreme
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-6 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on significantly rugged terrain
- Hiking with short sections with extreme heights exposure
SOLITUDE LEVEL 1
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
This tour is only offered as a private departure.
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