View of the Acadia Archipelago – Cadillac North Ridge loop from Bar Harbor

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View of the Acadia Archipelago – Cadillac North Ridge loop from Bar Harbor

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View of the Acadia Archipelago – Cadillac North Ridge loop from Bar Harbor

04:43

13.6km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Acadia National Park

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4.08 km

Great Hill

Highlight • Summit

6.20 km

View of the Acadia Archipelago

Highlight • Viewpoint

Probably one of the most beautiful views in all of Maine, weather permitting. Very crowded in summer.

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6.89 km

Cadillac Mountain — Summit and Overlook

Highlight • Summit

Wheelchair accessible paved paths to the West of the parking lot and visitor center offer views of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. The Visitor Center has bathrooms, a gift …

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6.93 km

Stephen Tyng Mather Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Stephen Tyng Mather (1867–1930) was an American industrialist and conservationist. In 1917 he was appointed the first director of the National Park Service.
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7.11 km

Cadillac North Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The North Ridge is a popular trail, the upper portion of which runs along the exposed mountain bedrock and opens on to views of the north side of the island …

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11.3 km