Bar Harbor
Located on Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor is your gateway into Acadia National Park. Sitting on the edge of this geologically unique granite intrusion, this colonial town offers both a historic introduction into the park and a practical start to outfitting for Maine's premier coastal adventure.
Top Adventures in Bar Harbor
Walk the Bar Harbor Shore Path
4.0
1.5 mi
/ 30 ft gain
The Bar Harbor shore path is a simple walking trail that runs along the eastern shore of Mt. Desert Island. There's little to no elevation change since it's on the water's edge, but the views of this picturesque harbor are always worthwhile. Despi...
Hike the Bar Island Trail in Acadia NP
5.0
1.9 mi
/ 160 ft gain
The Bar Island Trail is something I was a little hesitant to do at first, mainly because of my tendency to wander and take a lot longer on a trail than I anticipate. This trail is unique in that you can only access it and Bar Island at low tide by...
Hike Up to Cadillac Mountain Through The North Ridge Trail
5.0
4 mi
/ 1530 ft gain
The Cadillac North Ridge Trailhead is accessible through Paradise Hill Road once you enter the park through the Hulls Cove Entrance. When driving on route 3 in Bar Harbor, keep an eye out for a sign that says "Acadia National Park Hulls Cove Entra...
HIke the Dorr Mountain Loop via the Tarn Trail
4.75 mi
/ 1100 ft gain
This hike starts from the parking lot of Sieur de Monts Nature Center parking lot, walking on the Wild Gardens Path to the Tarn Trail. This is a section of the Kane Path so you will not see any mention of a Tarn Trail on the maps for Acadia Natio...
Bar Harbor camping, hotels, and more
Lamoine, Maine
Waterfront Cottage With Deck & Multiple Fireplaces
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From $494/night
Sorrento, Maine
Harbor Haven W/ Bay Views, Walk To Town Dock
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From $205/night
Sorrento, Maine
Coastal Gem W/ Decks Walk To Sorrento Harbor
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From $86/night
Bar Harbor, Maine
Restored Home W/ Modern Upgrades – Near Acadia
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From $264/night