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Acadia National Park hiking guide

Cadillac North Ridge Trail

A 4.2-mile out-and-back with 1,120 ft of climbing in Mount Desert Island (East), rated moderate.

Cadillac North Ridge Trail, Acadia National Park
Photo: jfl1066 · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
4.2 mi (6.7 km)
Elevation gain
1,120 ft (341 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Moderate
Area
Mount Desert Island (East)
Highest point
1,501 ft
Lowest point
392 ft

About Cadillac North Ridge Trail

This trail offers a moderately challenging hike with stunning views of Bar Harbor, Frenchman Bay, and the Schoodic Peninsula. The path features granite slopes, rocky trails, and stairs, providing a rewarding experience with sweeping vistas, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Route map

Route map of Cadillac North Ridge Trail in Acadia National Park0.5 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Cadillac North Ridge Trail5001,0001,50001234Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 1,501 ftLow 392 ft
Elevation runs from 392 ft to 1,501 ft over 4.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Mount Desert Island (East)

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