Maine, USA
Acadia
Pink granite cliffs meeting the cold Atlantic — first sunrise in the US.
About the region
Iron rung ladders up sea cliffs, carriage roads through the spruce, and the first dawn light on Cadillac Mountain.
Why hikers love it
- Cadillac Mountain at sunrise that live up to the hype.
- Coastal hiking and Family-friendly — a match for how you like to hike.
- Prime season: May – Oct. Fly into Bar Harbor (BHB) seasonally, or Bangor (BGR) ~1 hr.
Signature hikes
- Cadillac Mountain at sunrise
- Precipice Trail iron rungs
- Jordan Pond loop & popovers
Pro tip from GoTravelHiking
Start before sunrise on your headline day (Cadillac Mountain at sunrise). Trailheads empty out at dawn and light on Acadia's ridgelines is at its best in the first two hours.
Sample 2-day itinerary
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Warm-up & signature view
Cadillac Mountain at sunrise · 5.2 mi · 1,200 ft gain
- • Sunrise start
- • Photo stop at overlook
- • Trailhead coffee plan
The bigger objective
Precipice Trail iron rungs · 8.4 mi · 2,400 ft gain
- • Pre-dawn start
- • Ridge traverse
- • Recovery meal in town
Where to stay near Bar Harbor, ME
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