Acadia National Park

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Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
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WEATHER INFO

Located on Mount Desert Island in Maine, Acadia experiences all four seasons. Summer temperatures range from 45-90F (7-30C). Fall temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C). Typically the first frost is in mid-October and first snowfall begins in November and can continue through April with an average accumulation of 73 inches (185 cm). Winter temperatures range from 14-35F (-10 - 2C). Spring temperatures range from 30-70F (-1-21C).

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DIRECTIONS INFO

Ashburnham, Massachusetts
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Acadia
From Boston take I-95 north to Augusta, Maine, then Route 3 east to Ellsworth, and on to Mount Desert Island. For an alternate route, continue on I-95 north to Bangor, Maine, then take I-395 to U.S. Route 1A east to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, take Route 3 to Mount Desert Island.
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PARK CLOSURE

Cadillac Summit Road closed to all users Nov 9-25 and Dec 1-18

Starting Nov 9, construction will resume for an accessible pedestrian path between the East and West parking lots on the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Cadillac Summit Road will be closed to all users (including bicyclists and pedestrians) Nov 9-25 and Dec 1-18. Hiking trails on Cadillac Mountain will remain open. NOTE: Park Loop Road will close to motor vehicles for the season Dec 1, except for access to Jordan Pond via Jordan Pond Road in Seal Harbor, and access to Sand Beach via Schooner Head Road.

PARK CLOSURE

Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs

Starting Sept 21, the eastern section of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail will be closed for repairs from a junction just beyond the parking lot to just below the summit at the fire tower. Three alternate routes to the summit are available: the outer loop of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Beech South Ridge Trail and Beech West Ridge Trail.

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