Alert: Village Connector Trails from Great Meadow Loop to Great Meadow Drive
National Park
Acadia
Millions of people come to Acadia for our distinctive rocky coastline. NPS / Kristi Rugg
Overview
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
Vehicle reservations are not required for any other areas of the park, or for visitors who enter the area by foot, bike, or taxi. Vehicle reservations provide a timed entry, but do not require a departure time until 9 pm, when the road closes to vehicles. Reservations do not permit re-entry. Reservations are per vehicle, not per person. Reservations do not assign a specific parking space. Parking is prohibited outside of designated spaces. Cadillac is not served by the Island Explorer bus system.
Entrance - Private Vehicle: 35.00
Valid for seven days. Admits private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. This includes rental cars, RVs, and vans with fewer than 16 passengers. If the vehicle pass is purchased, no other pass is necessary.
Entrance - Motorcycle: 30.00
Valid for seven days. Admits one or two passengers on a private, non-commercial motorcycle.
Entrance - Per Person: 20.00
Valid for seven days. Admits one individual with no car (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian). Youth 15 and under are admitted free of charge.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups: 0.00
School groups and other academic institutions may qualify for an Educational Fee Waiver. If not qualified, please check fees for large or commercial groups.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: 0.00
Groups entering Acadia by bus, van, or other high-capacity vehicles (16 people or more) must pay an organized group entrance fee.
Adults (16 years old and over): $20/per person
Youth (15 years old and under): Free
Commercial Entrance - Per Person: 0.00
Are you operating a business that provides leisure or recreational services while in the park? If so, it is considered a commercial group and you are required to have a Commercial Use Authorization.
A commercial group is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provisions of the service. Learn more on our "Do Business With Us" page.
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Hike Beech Cliff Trail with Island Explorer Bus
Free
Description
The Beech Cliff Trail climbs a steep rock face from the southern end of Echo Lake to the top of the cliffs. Continue north along the short and fun Beech Cliff Loop to be treated to even more views from the top of the cliffs. The descent is more gradual and goes down a forested area via the Canada Cliffs Trail back to the beginning of the hike.
The hike up and over Pemetic takes hikers to the shores of both Bubble and Jordan Pond and summits Pemetic Mountain. Nearly 360-degree views look out over Cadillac, Sargent and Penobscot peaks, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cranberry Isles. Hiking this peak with use of the Island Explorer Bus offers hikers a bus-stop-only starting point for a strenuous hike with minimal mileage.
Hike Double Bubble Nubble Loop with Island Explorer
Free
Description
The trek to summit both Bubbles and Conners Nubble summits three peaks and accesses iconic park locations. Hikers will be treated to views of lakes and mountains while exploring woodlands. By hiking with the use of the Island Explorer Bus, these trails are accessible in a unique way and helps hikers overcome the crowds while exploring popular viewpoints.
Hike Gorge/Cadillac Mountain North Ridge Loop with Island Explorer Bus
Free
Description
This is a great option for hiking to the summit of Cadillac Mountain. It follows Kebo Brook which cuts deeply through the granite bedrock with views of steep canyons walls from the gorge below. The final portion of the path ascends a steep rock face and gives hikers vistas of Dorr Mountain, Frenchman Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, as well the deeply cut gorge itself. The summit of Cadillac Mountain provides a 360-degree view out over Mount Desert Island.
Hike the Acadia Mountain Loop with Island Explorer Bus
Free
Description
Acadia Mountain Trail follows up the east and west side of the mountain with views of the surrounding mountains and bodies of water. With the Island Explorer bus, visitors won't need to park along the road and can ride to the trailhead stress-free.
Large puffy clouds dot a brilliant blue sky as wave crash against the rocky coastline of Acadia.Hiking tracks carved through three feet of snow wind through a heavy snow-laden forest.A brilliant sunset filled with hues of blue, red, orange, magenta, and purple highlight the sky.Two hikers ascend a sheer cliff trail by way of historic iron rung ladders.
