The St. Sauveur and Acadia Mountain Loop is a challenging hike that summits two mountain peaks. It offers stunning views of Somes Sound and the surrounding mountains, as well as outlying islands and the ocean. Choose dry weather to complete this hike, as many sections are rugged, exposed granite slopes near cliff edges.
- Distance: 3.7 miles round trip
- Terrain: Steep granite slopes and ridgelines, forested trails
Hike Description
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This trail rises quickly on open granite and meets the junction of the St. Sauveur Trail and the Acadia Mountain Trail.
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Turn right on the St. Sauveur Trail toward St. Sauveur Mountain.
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The trail ascends gradually through the forest with an occasional view of Echo Lake to the north. There is no view from the summit.
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Past the summit, a shorter connector trail to the left leads to the Valley Peak Trail and views of Somes Sound.
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Turn left on the trail and continue to a steep and rugged descent through the forest.
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After descending the mountain, continue straight at the next intersection towards the Acadia Mountain Trail.
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The trail then rises as a steep climb over stretches of loose rock and ledges as it ascends the eastern side of Acadia Mountain. Acadia Mountain actually has two peaks.
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After the second peak, the trail begins to descend through the forest with an occasional view of Echo Lake and the surrounding mountains. This trail brings you back to the intersection of St. Sauveur Tail and Acadia Mountain Trail completing the loop.
St. Sauveur and Acadia Mountain Loop is not accessible. The trails have uneven footing and short, steep sections requiring some scrambling throughout.
There are no accessible restrooms at the trailhead, only a vault toilet.