• Granite mountains on islands along coast

    Acadia

    National Park Maine

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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.

  • Reopening

    June 14, 2013: The Western Mountain road loop is now open.

Swimming

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Beaches

 
Acadia National Park has two beaches staffed with lifeguards during the summer:
  • Sand Beach: Ocean swimming, in 55 F (13 C) water.
  • Echo Lake Beach: somewhat warmer swimming

For information on water quality through Maine Healthy Beaches program, click here.

Many other lakes and ponds are public water supplies where swimming, wading, and pets are prohibited. Please respect posted regulations.

Did You Know?

From atop Cadillac Mountain, the sun is just starting to rise over the Porcupine Islands.

Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is the tallest mountain along the eastern coast of the United States. During certain times of the year, it is the first place in the U.S. to see sunrise.