Liza & Tyler
Things To Do
Wonderland Trail
Beautiful, easy walk along the seawall. Located right in between Tremont and Southwest! *Easy*
Flying Mountain
Short loop near Southwest Harbor *Easy*
Beech Mountain
This is a great, short hike with beautiful views on the way down. Very dog friendly and a short drive from Southwest! *Easy - Moderate *
Acadia Mountain
One of our favorite hikes (and a quick drive from Southwest Harbor)! It looks over Somes Sound and is 2.5-4.5 miles. There are a few varieties to this hike depending on how long you would like to be out, we love doing the St. Sauveur loop... but returning via the Man-O-War Brook Trail is beautiful as well! *Moderate*
Beehive Trail
Another iconic Acadia hike! This trail is difficult and generally very crowded (go early!), but the views are worth it! Not recommended if it is wet out, you are scared of heights or if you forgot your hiking shoes. *Difficult* You will need a park pass for this hike: https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/fees.htm
The Bubbles
A classic. This will likely be crowded so we recommend going early! Beautiful views of Jordan Pond... go get yourself a popover after! *Easy-Moderate* You will need a park pass for this hike: https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/fees.htm
The Cygnet Gallery
Stop by the Cygnet Gallery in Southwest Harbor where our very own Julie Spahr will have her paintings shown for sale from August 1st through 17th!
Parkman Mountain
Bag two peaks on one hike and get both Parkman and Bald! This is another one with great views and on the Quiet Side. Its 2.5 miles and you will want to park in the Norumbega Mt. Parking lot, the trailhead is on the other side of the road :) *Moderate*
Sargent Mountain
Sargent is a great, LONG hike (though it can be made a bit shorter by doing an out and back rather than a loop). It has great views of the park and a lake up towards the top! *Moderate-Difficult* You will need a park pass for this hike: https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Long Pond
Swim, rent a boat or walk around Long Pond! There are also a few fun spots to jump off of cliffs, text Liza if you need any recommendations or suggestions on where to go.
Cadillac Mountain
The tallest mountain on MDI (and the first place in the U.S. that you can see the sun rise)! We love to start with the Gorge trail and come down the North Ridge. *Moderate-Difficult* You will need a park pass for this hike: https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/fees.htm You can also drive to the top :)
Mansell Mountain
This is a great, short hike with beautiful views and a short drive from Southwest! *Easy - Moderate *
Perpendicular Trail
Looking for a relatively quick workout? Granite steps will take you right up to the top of Mansell mountain (about a mile up) where you can then take either the Razorback trail down or the Mansell Mountain Trail, both of which lead to the Cold Brook Trail and back to your car at the pump house. The views of Long Pond to start are beautiful and the view at the top is great, but make sure you stop at the big overlook at the top of the last set of stairs - the summit is in the woods. *Difficult due to stairs for the first mile*
Jordan Pond
Walk around the Pond and grab a popover and lunch after! Or don't and just have a popover and lunch :) Parking can be tough here, so plan to give yourself some extra time. *Easy* https://jordanpondhouse.com/jordan-pond-house/parking/
Mansell Boat Rentals
Sailboat rentals, sailing lessons, motorboat rentals, captain services, and personalized sightseeing tours for the Acadia National Park
Precipice Trail
Not for the faint of heart! This trail is the hardest on the Island with ladders, a boulder field and cliff walks but is incredible with views the whole way up. If you are not EXTREMELY confident in your fitness/hiking abilities, it is wet out, your shoes are lacking treads or you are terrified of heights we recommend picking another hike (wedding reception dancing > hiking precipice). Beehive is a similar but slightly less strenuous option. Check to be sure its open before you plan to hike it! *Difficult* You will need a park pass for this hike: https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/fees.htm