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    4.5 (26 reviews)

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    Florence C.

    Hiked it and liked it! My little fam with 2 kids ages 6 and 8 enjoyed a 3 mile hike around Jordan Pond. This pretty flat trail lets you see a gorgeous stream and stunning scenery and even if you don't hike, you can still access the scenery without having to walk much. Sometimes you just gotta think outside! No box required. NOTES/TIPS: **Just a short walk from Jordan Pond House - a restaurant where you can park for your hike. **Expect zero cell service.

    Jordan pond
    MICHELE M.

    Beautiful Jordan pond. Took us 85 mins round the pond. Be mindful that it's not all gravel paved, and includes wooden plank walkways, a bit of rock traversing, and maneuvering tree roots. Tough getting round when it's busy in Acadia but worth the visit.

    Tranquility
    Yun C.

    Our favorite hike in Acadia national park! And the most suited for us since we have a little toddler with us who loves hiking. You can hike the entire pond and it is about 3 miles. We hiked it clockwise turning left from the starting point after the parking lot. This way, you see the planks first. There is a about a little under 1 miles of planks to walk on with the trail. This was my favorite because my toddler loved it and she is addicted to walking on plank like surfaces. The wooden planks almost gave me a tranquil feel as if we are walking in a bamboo forest in Japan! Our 4 years old was able to hike about 2 miles of the total 3 miles hike. She got hungry mostly. We should've brought some snacks for her but didn't think it was a long hike. It took us about 2-3 hrs with all the stops for pictures and toddler distractions. After the planks, you have to hike a few rocky areas which is not difficult but you do have to be mindful of your little ones! We went when it was drizzling a little bit so it wasn't crowded but we tried to go again when the weather was good and was unable to find parking. There is shuttle available and I recommend looking into that because the parking lot is not huge and can get full easily. Our toddler was a little bummed when we couldn't go again. Highly recommended for families with small kids!

    Jenny G.

    The trail was longer than we expected. You basically walk all around the pond with view of the lake on your left side. We went in late April for spring break and rained the day before so some parts of the road was a bit muddy. Overall was easy to walk and enjoy the stroll. The planks are very easy to walk on. It's nice they put so much work in taking care of the road. It makes it even appreciated while visiting. This was a highlight of our trip in Acadia and approved by our kids who is 9 and 13.

    South Bubble
    Vivek D.

    Jordan Pond Hiking Trails provide a serene view of the pond as you walk clockwise or counterclockwise. At approx 3 miles, it's not a terribly difficult hike, including with children and dogs (big dogs tho). You can walk either direction, but I think a clockwise hike allows you to end the hike on a lighter note, as I'll mention now. Going clockwise gets you past the wooden planks and climbing up and down the rocks. Midway through, you'll reach the Bubble Divide and you'll want to take this to get up to the Bubbles. I advise going up the divide specifically clockwise as this is the easier way of going up to the Bubbles. The Bubbles: lot of rock climbing, but blue paint helps us get up pretty easily. Ideally wish there were some more clear signs once you get up, but that's another story. Once you pass the rocks, you'll get to an inflection point where you can head to the Bubbles parking lot, head to the North Bubble, or head to the South Bubble. South Bubble's worth the hike and view, but then walk back towards the Divide and walk back down the rocks. You can head directly down from the viewpoint, but it's a much more steeper hike and it's not easy. All in all, a very fun, easy hike with some breathtaking views.

    View of Jordan pond from the south.
    Jennifer H.

    We started our hike at the Jordan Pond restaurant - you can easily take the bus there or park... there's lots of extended parking in the area. It's a long hike but not a difficult one. I believe it's about 3 miles... going clockwise around the lake, the first half of the trail are laid down wooden planks that you'll have to walk along. Kind of cool and definitely different. Along the way you'll see spots where the trees open up and you can get some good pics. Right at the turnaround there was a loon nesting! Loons often return to the same spot - so chances are you'll see one nesting year after year. The walk back was a nice packed trail - but we were worn out by then. I was our second hike of the day! If you want, end the hike with lunch at the Jordan Pond restaurant. Make reservations or be prepared to wait! This place is POPULAR during the day. It's easy to get seated late afternoon and evening. Be forewarned if you're with younger kiddos... they are NOT going to make it all of the way around. We spotted lots of parents carrying their exhausted kiddos the latter part of the trail.

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    Sue W.

    Parking in the Jordon Pond parking area is challenging. Always cars skulking around looking for anyone to pull out - better have your seat belts on! We parked at the Visitor Center and took the free bus which turned out great. The seats are comfy and it's air conditioned. They are scheduled for pick up every 30 minutes. The hike is a little over 3 miles. We started at 11:00 going clockwise, and it took us about 2 hours. We were being touristy and stopped a lot to take pictures. It was crowded on a Wednesday in July. The hike is mostly shady but there are a few sunny spots. The first half of the hike is fairly flat and wide. There are some rocks that can easily trip you though. The second half, you climb through some boulders on a narrow trail. It can be tricky when you came head-to-head with other hikers as you have to find somewhere to step aside. The next part of the trail is a wooden boardwalk that is quite long and narrow. They built in some areas where you can stop to let others pass but I still saw people stepping off the boardwalk to get around. Jordon Pond is beautiful and serene. The only wildlife we saw were some birds on the lake and a couple of frogs. BTW ... you can access several other hikes from this loop such as the Bubbles. Not our favorite hike in the area but we enjoyed it nonetheless.

    Jordan pond
    Victoria W.

    So, so, so, so, so, soooooooooo beautiful! We started with the loop around the pond. It was so very lovely. It's a nice easy trail that all at anyone can do. It's relaxing and peaceful with a breathtaking view of the pond the entire time. The loop around the lake is about 3 miles. Again, the loop around the pond is pretty easy. There's so many places to pull over for a photo op! There's also a lot of trails off of the loop that you can take to go for a more challenging hike. We decided to go to the south bubble summit. It was pretty challenging with an amazing view at the top. The hike down went a lot faster than the hike up. I'm very happy we made it to the summit!

    The bubbles

    Great 3 mile hike in Acadia Get here early or the trail can get a little bit crowded. Strongly recommend taking the shuttle bus from the Visitor Center to the Jordan Pond stop. The majority of this hike is pretty easy, and covered by either gravel or wooden plank walkways. There is some rock scrambling involved about midway through - so be prepared with good shoes. The toughest part of this hike is navigating hikers that are coming from the opposite direction, though everybody is very friendly and patient.

    At the base of the pond
    Mig D.

    Easy 4 mile loop around the pond. There are several trails that are connected along the way. If you're up for a moderate hike and want to see the pond and maybe even other bodies of water definitely check out the trails of Pemetic or Bubble Mountain. Keep in mind it gets super packed because it's an easy trail. And the area is kid and pet friendly.

    Path needs attention. Passing folk is a challenge
    Mari M.

    I was expecting a lot more after reading the rave reviews. The scenery is certainly pretty but the trail leaves a lot to be desired for. The log boardwalk around Jordan Lake is g.d awful. It's not secure and wobbly in many places. I spent more time looking at my feet than I did at the scenery Here's an idea park people, with the $30.00 toll you charge, upgrade the path. If you need ideas on how to do it and keep the habitat natural, check out what they did at the Flume Gorge in New Hampshire. Easy to moderate paths should be constructed in such a fashion that they can be enjoyed by most ages and abilities not just the sure footed amongst us.

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    Acadia National Park

    Acadia National Park

    4.8
    (614 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Acadia National Park is one of those places that genuinely lives up to everything said about it,…read moreand it stands apart from the big western parks in a way that makes it its own distinct experience. I found the combination of rocky coastline, dense evergreen forests, and mountain summits accessible within a relatively compact area meant there was always something worth stopping for. The scenery shifted constantly as I moved through the park, and keeping a camera within reach at all times was not an exaggeration. Cadillac Mountain is the natural anchor of my visit. The drive to the summit is worth doing on its own, but I chose to hike the Gorge Trail leading up to it on foot. It was a serious undertaking that included real rock climbing sections and rewarded me with views that felt genuinely earned. I budgeted a full half day for the hike rather than driving. The summit itself has a gift shop, and the views from the top looked out in every direction with nothing obstructing them. A reservation for the Cadillac summit road costs a few dollars and needs to be booked online in advance, so I handled that before I arrived. The Beehive Trail is another strong option for hikers who want something with more exposure and elevation gain than a standard walk. I also built Sand Beach and Thunder Hole into my loop drive, and the carriage roads offered a different pace entirely, peaceful and scenic with no vehicle traffic to contend with, making them ideal for biking if I had access to wheels. Parking was a genuine challenge during peak season and on weekends in particular. Arriving early in the morning was the only reliable way to secure a spot at the popular stops without waiting an hour or more. A late fall visit would hit a sweet spot where crowds thin out considerably, the air is crisp, and the park takes on a quieter quality that peak season cannot offer. I made sure to buy my park pass at the visitor center and did my research on seasonal hours before I went, as services and shuttles wind down toward the end of October.

    Where do you even begin to review a national park as gorgeous as Acadia?…read more Sand Beach and Thunder Hole are a must see. Beautiful sights. Cadillac Mountain is worth it.

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    Shore Path

    Shore Path

    4.7
    (20 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    The compromise that seems to have been made involves a set of private properties that go near to…read morethe shore, but then a path that is open to the public right on the shoreline. It is a narrow space but plenty wide enough to walk in two directions. The views are majestic, so thankfully people that didn't invest in waterfront property have access to them. The length of the path is modest and it adjoins other parklands, and there is no reason not to stop by when in town.

    Breathe in the sea air along this easy walk along Shore Path. Guests and locals have been strolling…read morealong this peaceful path since the late 1800s. Start at Agamont Path and follow the trail along the edge of Frenchman Bay. It winds past the historic and once exclusive private Reading Room, now the restaurant of the Bar Harbor Inn, former private residences and summer homes, including The Briars (Nelson Rockefeller's birthplace), and Balance Rock. During the last Ice Age, approximately 10,000 to 30,000 years ago, a glacier creeped along the mountains in Acadia carving the landscape, creating what became lakes as the ice melted and moving huge boulders known as glacial erratics to where they sit precariously today. Balance Rock is a beautiful example of a huge rock that was picked up and moved by the glacier many miles from where it was originally. Geologists estimate that it may have come from a location near Bangor which is 40 miles away. The pink or white roses that grow along the Shore Path are Rosa rugosa which are native to China and Japan. Rugose means "corrugated" or "wrinkled" and refers to the wrinkled leaves. This is in contrast to native Maine roses that have smooth leaves. After the rose hips bloom and the blossoms fade out, the fruit of the rose can be eaten. They are a good source of Vitamin C. So nice to be able to spend a tranquil summer morning walking along this scenic walkway.

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    Bar Island

    Bar Island

    4.9
    (15 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Despite having done some research in advance, I had not been aware of this particular opportunity…read more There are many small islands in the region, but this one is notable for having a gravel walkway that sits above the tide for only a few hours a day. An appropriately timed hike yields an array of fantastic views that beggar belief. And this is despite the fact that walking to the end of the trail on the island from downtown, Bar Harbor takes maybe half an hour. Signage warns people not to get trapped on the island when the tide rises as getting a boat is expensive. I could imagine that if the weather is rough one could get into a bit of trouble here, but as long as you're smart about it, this is a fantastic place to visit.

    Bar Island is a tidal island connected to Bar Harbor by a gravel and sand bar that is exposed at…read morelow tide and submerged at high tide. So interesting to be able to cross from Bar Harbor by foot and then hike to the top of the island for a view of historic Bar Harbor. The city of Gouldsboro still maintains jurisdiction over the island based on its 1798 articles of incorporation. Many families have tried to build a bridge to the island from Bar Harbor, however John D. Rockefeller, Jr. purchased the half of the island that has the sandbar which stopped the bridge from being constructed. Today, the island is part of Acadia National Park. If you visit, mind the times for the tides. People have been stranded and apparently cars have been washed away back in the days when they parked on the sandbar. Once high tide comes in, you will need to wait approximately nine hours for low tide or pay a hefty fine for being stranded on Bar Island. A unique experience in Acadia National Park.

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    The Natural History Center

    5.0
    (8 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Very nice narrative of the area, history and some "fun facts". It was neat to see Acadia from the…read morewater after visiting from land the day before.

    Rich took our family on a full day tour of Bar Harbor/Acadia. The kids are ages 7 and 9 and he…read moreadjusted the content of the tour based on the likes and dislikes of my kids that I described to him over the phone prior to arriving. We started the morning on 1+ hour hike through a spruce forest to arrive at the edge of a cove. Seals were in the water and birds in the distance. We literally didn't see a single other person on the hike which is incredible given that it was high season (August). It was a testament to Rich's knowledge of the island. We did visit Sieur de Monts Spring and did a flat loop walk on the long boardwalk trail which was also fairly deserted given its proximity to the tour buses pouring tourists out in front of the nature museum there. Lastly, we made a visit to a tidal pool where we spent a solid 2 hours in the water looking under every rock for starfish, crabs, sea anemones, sea urchins and snails galore. Rich knew each species and explained the good and the bad (green crabs -- invasive, not good; Jonah crabs - native, good) Rich did all of the driving and it made for a relaxing exposure to Bar Harbor/Acadia that we would've never been able to do as quickly on our own. Well worth the money.

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    Atlantic Puffins.
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    Atlantic Puffins seen on a recent tour.
    Atlantic Puffins seen on a recent tour.
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