Hiking and nature trails in Acadia National Park

Peaks and Nature Trails

Acadia National Park’s landscape is defined by glaciated granite peaks and a rugged Atlantic coastline. This selection highlights the park's diverse topography, from the summit of Cadillac Mountain—the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard—to the technical iron-rung climbs of The Beehive and Champlain Mountain. These trails traverse ancient geological formations, offering views of Somes Sound, the only fjord on the U.S. East Coast, and freshwater glacial basins like Echo Lake. The routes feature historic stone masonry and varied ecosystems ranging from maritime forests to subalpine ridges.