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Park Loop Road opening
May 17, 2013: The entire Park Loop Road and all other paved roads in the park open today. All dirt roads in the park, including the Seal Cove Road, will open on June 3.
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Trail closures
April 22, 2013: The Precipice, Orange and Black, Valley Cove, and Jordan Cliffs Trails are closed until further notice because of nesting peregrine falcons. All other trails in the park are open, whether accessible from the park or from state roads.
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Hulls Cove Visitor Center
May 17, 2013: The visitor center will open on May 19 and will be open 9-5 every day. All park passes are available there. There is an accessible entrance at the back of the building for those who have trouble climbing stairs.
Acadia Carriage Roads Annual Closure - 2008
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Contact: Wanda Moran, 207-288-8805
The carriage road system in Acadia National Park will be closed to all users until the roads thaw sufficiently to allow use without causing damage. The closure began on March 31, 2008, and is expected to last at least two weeks. Spring thawing causes the carriage roads to become soft. Walking or bicycling on them under these conditions can cause significant damage that is costly to repair. If you find a road posted, please respect the request to wait for drier conditions. If a road is not posted where you enter it, but seems so soft that you are sinking in and leaving tracks, don’t go on it. Help protect these historic roads, and wait until they dry out. The Park Loop Road is scheduled to open to vehicles on April 15, so while the carriage roads are closed, take advantage of bicycling or walking the loop road without cars. Be alert to the ice still out there, though, and also to rocks that may have fallen onto the road over the winter. When bicycling, keep in mind that there are closed gates along the road. There also may be some heavy snow removal equipment on the road. To check on current conditions, call Acadia National Park at 288-3338 and press “0,” or go to Acadia’s website at www.nps.gov/acad. |
Did You Know?
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site is a National Park Service site located within three hours of Acadia. Saint Croix commemorates the first French attempt at a permanent settlement in N. America. Explore the mainland site with an interpretive trail featuring bronze statues and waysides. More...