Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. From the Gorge Path trailhead on Park Loop Road, the trail is 1.9 miles to the top of Cadillac Mountain, making for an out and back hike of about 3.8 miles. The trail starts out gradual but becomes very rocky and steep as it climbs the eastern slope of the mountain. How to […]
And the answer is… Gorge Path up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island (takes a deep breath)! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Noelle Dakin of Hermon! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Noelle. And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday […]
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous due to the length of the trail. South Ridge Trail climbs gradually and steadily up Cadillac Mountain for 3.5 miles, making for an out-and-back hike of 7 miles. You can shorten the hike by catching a ride on a bus or trolley at the summit of Cadillac or descending the mountain […]
Of 43 entries to this week’s “Where in the Woods” contest, the winner is… Leda Beth Gray of Blue Hill! Leda correctly identified the South Ridge Trail of Cadillac Mountain by viewing the photo gallery below. We will be sending out an Uno’s gift certificate to you shortly, Leda. High five! Here is the original […]
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. The 2.2-mile trail is steep in several areas and travels over rocky terrain. Much of the trail is open to the wind and sun. How to get there: The North Ridge Trail leaves from the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park. To get there, cross the bridge onto Mount Desert Island on […]
Carolyn Newbert, Moto Rusty, Linda J. Peek, Robin Smith, Douglas Lindsay, Kenny Browning, Kenn Chandler and Gina Ranco Newman won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for North Ridge Trail up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in November 2013 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: Derek, Oreo (our dog) and I […]
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous. At 1,270 feet above sea level, Dorr Mountain is the third tallest mountain on Mount Desert Island. Multiple trails lead to its top, including the Ladder Trail, which includes rungs and metal ladders, making it an unsuitable route for dogs. Regardless of which trail you take, expect rocky terrain and a steep, […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The 0.9-mile Kebo Mountain Trail travels along the ridge of Kebo Mountain, north to south, over rocky terrain. For the most part, the slope of the ridge is gradual, with just a few steep steps along the way. The hiking trails leading to Kebo Mountain Trail are easy, smooth and travel over relatively […]
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. The Penobscot Mountain Trail is 1.5 miles long, according to the National Park Service, and is just one of several trails that explore Penobscot Mountain. Expect plenty of exposed tree roots and rocks, as well as some wet, slippery granite in places. How to get there: The closest parking area in Acadia National […]
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour — a show of new, award-winning short films on outdoor adventure, extreme sports, nature and mountain culture — is traveling to four Maine venues starting Jan. 30 in Ellsworth. Each fall, the world’s premiere mountain films, books and speakers come together for nine days in Banff, Alberta. Thousands of […]
