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    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Hiking

hiking

Brochures and Maps

 

For the more information about hiking historic trails in Acadia, click here.

To purchase trail maps please visit the bookstore.

 

Closures

 

For information on annual trail closures, click here.

For information on temporary closures, click here.

 
Seasonal Closures

Winter Hiking

 

Are you thinking about navigating the icy winter trails of Acadia? Read this first.

 
Please stay away from the edge

Tips and Safety

 

Trail Safety

  • Be careful when hiking near cliff edges.
  • Carry water, at least 20 oz (.6 L), and more on warm days.
  • Wear sturdy hiking shoes.
  • Follow blue trail blazes and use a map.
  • Do not modify or build new cairns.
  • Know the difficulty level of the trail and your physical abilities and limitations.

Leave No Trace!

  • Stay on the trail.
  • Step carefully on summits.
  • Bury human waste in areas without toilets.
  • Carry out all trash, including toilet paper and cigarette butts.

Rules and Regulations

  • Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m) and are not permitted on ladder trails.
  • Do not feed or disturb wildlife.
  • Bicycles and horses are not allowed on hiking trails.
  • Fires are permitted only in designated areas.
  • Due to the park's small size, there is no backcountry camping.
  • Swimming, wading, and pets are prohibited in public water supplies. Please respect posted regulations at lakes and ponds.
  • Bringing your pet Bringing your pet

    Learn where you can and cannot take your pet in the park. Read More

  • Need in-depth information? Need in-depth information?

    The park bookstore carries trail and nature guides, maps, kids' books, and more. Read More

Did You Know?

Image of the Guide's Guide cover

The Guide's Guide to Acadia National Park, originally created to share important information about the park's facilities and natural and cultural resources with commercial guides, is available to the public on this website. The guide contains everything you would want to know about the park. More...