Cadillac Mountain Summit Trail — Local services in Bar Harbor

This is the most popular trail up a Cadillac Mt so expect to share the trail with quite a few people. Overall it was less strenuous than I was expecting based on the distance and elevation gain but there are still a few rock scrambles and a decent grade up a lot of slab sections. When I went up (Early August - 2023) a section of the Trail that appears to be mostly stone steps was closed for repairs The detour was a bit tricky in spots as it cut thru soft soil and narrow wooded paths; however, the park staff did a great job of marking it out and while not my favorite terrain, it was definitely passable. I wasn’t sure about trying to go up in the dark in order to get to the summit by sunrise but after this run I think for anyone with some experience and a good headlamp it wouldn’t be too bad. If you’re looking for the actual survey marker for the summit it’s off in the middle of no where behind the gift shop. Take the trail that runs along the side of the shop (with the water fountain) and head back until you see it open up to a big slab area on your left and a small higher elevation slap on the right near the tree line, the marker is in that slab on the...

Absolutely beautiful and invaluable. Very easy to get to for those not driving towards hiking as it’s sumply a drive up the mountain after buying a ticket on the website. Endless love for this place as its on the ocean on an island on the northern most tip of the great USA....

Short easy loop with awesome views. Also dog friendly. Note that you would need to purchase a ticket (~$6) online in advance if you drive up to the summit. There is a small gift shop and restrooms by the parking lot....