Cadillac and Pemetic Mountains Loop Hike
Acadia National Park
Trip Highlights
- Ocean Views
- Mountain Summits
- Granite Cliffs
- Fascinating History
- Hike Above Treeline
- Delicious Snacks & Lunch
Description
If you’re ready to hike and explore Acadia, earn quintessential views of oceans and mountains, ascend above tree-line to a wonderland of granite and subalpine “Krummholz” trees, then this day trip is for you! We’ll meet at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center parking lot and first start up Cadillac Mountain. The hiking is steep, with some moderate exposure in places. At the top of Cadillac we’ll enjoy a snack, soak up the views, and have an opportunity to use an actual bathroom. After descending the south ridge of Cadillac Mountain, our next endeavor is Pemetic Mountain via its south ridge. Working up granite slabs and forested trails, we’ll reach the summit of Pemetic. Because we’re so far north and so close to the ocean, we’ll be above tree-line in the unique alpine world of Acadia National Park. The views are dramatic, with the waves of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against granite cliffs more than a thousand feet below us. Your guide will prepare a delicious picnic lunch at the top of Pemetic, and then we’ll descend via its north ridge back to our starting point.
$190-$550 Per Person
Season: June to 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 steeper granite slabs. With 7 miles and 2500 feet of elevation gain, this hike earns a level 3 difficulty, which is moderately strenuous for a day tour.
Hiking Distances:
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7 miles
Backpack Weight:
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8-12 pounds
Terrain:
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Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
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2500 feet
Heights Exposure:
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Significant
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-7 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on moderately rugged terrain
- Hiking with short sections with significant heights exposure
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
- 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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