Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor 4-Day Trip Plan

Acadia National Park & Bar Harbor 4-Day Trip Plan

Day 1: Arrival and Park Loop Road

Scenic Drive: Park Loop Road (27 miles)
Hiking: Ocean Path Trail (4.4 miles round trip)
Evening: Explore Bar Harbor

Day 2: Cadillac Mountain and Jordan Pond

Morning Hike: Cadillac Summit Loop Trail (0.5 miles)
Afternoon: Jordan Pond Path (3.3 miles loop)
Evening: Sunset at Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

Day 3: Biking and Scenic Drive

Morning Biking: Carriage Roads (45 miles of crushed-stone roads)
Afternoon Scenic Drive: Schoodic Peninsula Loop Road (29 miles)
Evening: Relax in Bar Harbor

Day 4: Hiking and Departure

Morning Hike: Beehive Trail (1.4 miles, challenging)
Alternate Easy Hike: Wonderland Trail (1.4 miles)
Afternoon: Final exploration and souvenir shopping in Bar Harbor

Note: Always check trail conditions, weather forecasts, and park alerts before setting out on any activities. Respect wildlife and follow Leave No Trace principles.