Hiking to summit of Cadillac Mountain

[ziggy666]

I understand that the free buses do not go to the summit of Cadillac mountain, but I assume that they will drop you off at a trail head and you can get to the summit by foot.

 

Does anyone know how long and strenuous these trails are? I am reasonably fit, but my time in port is limited and I want to use the time wisely.

 

Thanks!

[SailBadtheSinner]

Assuming you are visiting Bar Harbor during the operating season of the free buses (Island Explorer), then being dropped at the trail head would not be a problem.

 

You could do the Cadillac Mountain North Ridge Trail which is rated Moderate: (some steep grades, some level stretches).

 

There is a list of Acadia hiking trails here.

SBtS