The hike is 4.4 miles round trip. Duration, or how long a hike takes, depends on your pace, how frequently you stop, and the terrain. For an average pace, this hike takes 2.5 to 4 hours. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
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The easiest and most popular way to reach the summit of Cadillac Mountain is to drive. Cadillac Summit Road is a two lane, paved road. It winds up to the summit and has several scenic viewpoints along the way. However, there are a few important things to know before driving this road.
Cadillac Mountain Weather (Days 0-3):Warm (max 72°F on Tue afternoon, min 55°F on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).
You can also catch the shuttle up on Cadillac's summit area at the taxi stand, outside the concession and bathroom area. The shuttle leaves the summit area on the 1/2 hour, with boarding about 5 mins before leaving. The shuttle operates on a 1st come, 1st serve basis with round trip ticket holders having priority.
At 1530 feet (466 m) tall, Cadillac is the tallest mountain on the eastern seaboard of the United States! It is also the first place to see the sunrise in the U.S. in the winter. For thousands of years, people have climbed Cadillac Mountain and looked out from its lofty peak.
To drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain, enter the park at the Cadillac Mountain Entrance (the intersection of Eagle Lake Road/Route 223 and the Park Loop Road) and head south on the Park Loop Road. (The Park Loop Road is two-way in this section of the park.)
The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, can often be seen from in the northernmost parts of DownEast Acadia. The best viewing time for the Northern Lights is August to October. So get outside on a crisp autumn night and look north.
Cadillac Mountain is one of more than 20 mountains on Mount Desert Island, and at 1,530 feet, it's the highest point along the North Atlantic seacoast. It's worth the trek to witness the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain.
Perhaps the best spot on Cadillac Mountain to watch the sunset is Blue Hill Overlook, the last pullout a quarter-mile before the top of the mountain. But if you can't beat 'em (to Cadillac Mountain for an epic Acadia sunset), join 'em!