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Cadillac Mountain Summit via Cadillac South Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park

The Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park offers hikers a rewarding journey through diverse landscapes, including white pine and spruce forests, the Featherbed pond, open granite ridges, and culminating in panoramic vistas from the summit. The trail begins with a gentle ascent through lush forests, providing a serene backdrop before transitioning to exposed granite ridges that offer expansive views of the Atlantic coastline and the myriad islands dotting the horizon. As hikers approach the summit, the terrain becomes more rugged, with sections requiring careful navigation over rocky outcrops, leading to the summit's expansive views of Frenchman Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake #Overlook

  • Distance: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 444 m
  • Maximum elevation: 460 m
  • Elevation loss: 444 m
  • Minimum elevation: 57 m
  • Moving time: 3 h 54 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 13.4 mph
  • Total time: 4 h 53 m
  • Global speed: 1.4 mph

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  • Distance: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation gain: 444 m
  • Maximum elevation: 460 m
  • Elevation loss: 444 m
  • Minimum elevation: 57 m
  • Moving time: 3 h 54 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 13.4 mph
  • Total time: 4 h 53 m
  • Global speed: 1.4 mph

About this trail

Name: Cadillac Mountain Summit via Cadillac South Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Cadillac South Ridge Trail Access, Otter Creek, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine, 04675, United States (44.31290 -68.21501)

End: Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine, 04675, United States (44.31283 -68.21511)

Coordinates: 44.31283 -68.22996 44.35254 -68.21457

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧥Waterproof Hiking Jackets - Rain protection for walking in all weather conditions
🕶️Glacier Goggles - Maximum protection for high-altitude snow topography
📱Rugged Phone Cases - Heavy-duty protection for smartphones used as secondary GPS tools
🥾Men's Waterproof Hiking Boots - Durable footwear with deep lugs for muddy and rocky UK terrains
🛑Emergency Bivvy Bags - Heat-reflective survival bags for unexpected nights out

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