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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: 1,457 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,509 ft
  • Elevation loss: 1,457 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 187 ft
  • 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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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

Topography: Hancock County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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