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    Atlantic Climbing School

    5.0 (44 reviews)
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    Adeline C.

    I have been to ANP so many times that our daughter is named after the park! Needless to say that we have been to the park many times. I love rock climbing all over the park and I have used both this school as well as the one which there are only 2 in Bar Harbor. Unlike other times the day we climbed was during the preview of Hurricane Henri and the fog and mist was clouded before we started. I did email the owner Eli about our concern but he assured us that it was safe and we can express to our guide where we want to go and our concern once we meet up. Our guide is Mike and he was wonderful, great with both of my kids, the 10 years old who was hesitant in the beginning about rock climbing to the 18 yo who had some experience with rock climbing but asked different types of questions. He was patient and knowledgeable and helped my little one to climb all the way to the top a few times in the end! He answered my curious 18 yo about belaying and the Rick climbing gears that as a mom I was happy to see both were satisfied in the same outing despite their age difference. The reason I picked Atlantic over the other this time is because the person who answered my phone was more knowledgeable than the other place ( not to say they weren't great because I did use them before) however this time I felt in my guts that this would be a better choice for our family. I was right and I am glad we went despite the iffy weather in the beginning.

    Sam was absolutely fantastic and created such a memorable day for us! He asked our goals with climbing and incorporated them into the half day of climbing we booked. Throughout the day, we talked and bonded over college and how the last year feels. Wishing you the best of luck as an adventure educator Sam! He talked us through some scary moments and ensured we were comfortable, happy and vibing the entire time. Overall it was an amazing experience and would absolutely recommend it to any and all. His background in education really shined through and his personality was incredible. Also recommended us some great local food spots! Hope to see you soon Dinglebops, and hope the lunch was good!

    Joe R.

    Eli is the best. He was able to assess our skill level and give my family and I am awesome safe climb. I can't speak highly enough and well worth the cost.

    Kerri D.

    Excellent climbing this summer with several guides at ACS... Ryan, Zack and Chris were awesome. All were patient with my daughters. My daughter and I got to climb this past weekend with Ryan again and had an amazing time. Great selection of climbs based on our abilities and my fear of heights!

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    Mark H.

    We just had a wonderful afternoon climbing at otter cliffs. Our guide Ryan was awesome. Our daughter was climbing for the first time and he got her totally jazzed about the experience. It has been 13 years since my wife and I last climbed. Great day!

    Kelsey A.

    This was the best decision we made while in Bar Harbor. This school is so professional and friendly. The climbing was breathtaking, challenging, and exciting. Matt was our climbing guide... he was so knowledgeable and truly made the experience. I felt incredibly safe and trusted him the entire time. My boyfriend and I went together and had just started climbing indoors a few weeks ago. Although I think the basic knowledge helped in some aspects, you could definitely do it as a beginner. There are climbs for all skill levels. If you are looking for an activity to get your heart pumping with stunning views please consider and go with Atlantic Climbing School - you won't regret it!

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    I am terrified of heights and this was a bucket list type of event. Peter was a great guide but I will never ever rock climb again.

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    Experienced guides and a wide variety of climbing options. We had a spectacular time, great pictures, and a great value.

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    Precipice Trail - The trail steps

    Precipice Trail

    5.0(8 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Listen up: this intense hike does not mess around…read more All those things you read at the trailhead and on the websites are true. If you're not in great shape, and if you have even the tiniest whisper of a fear of heights, then this hike is NOT for you. No kids, full stop. There's a reason it's on lists of "The Most Dangerous Tourist Attractions In The World" and the like. Now that you're appropriately warned, I can also say that this is one of the most memorable and fun hikes I've ever done. You start at the very small parking area (plan to park along the road, or honestly, just take the shuttle that stops here) and have the easiest part of the hike first. After just a bit, you'll come to your first climb up a rock face, then you wrap around the mountain to find a scramble up a talus rock slope. At the top of the that rock scramble you bop over and then under a tunnel of rock, and that's just getting you warmed up. Expect 90-degree granite cliffs where you cling to iron ladder rungs, exposed rock faces where you shuffle along the face on a tiny ledge, and a lot of thigh/glute/calf workout as you basically scale up the side of a cliff with many many many ladder segments as your sweaty palms cling to the iron rungs. In a word: awesome! At the end, you end up on the top of Acadia, looking out to the water. We visited in October when the foliage was prime, and obviously that's a pro move. Everyone talks about Cadillac but if you're willing to put in the sweat, this is the views without the crowds. Once you're at the top, they recommend coming down a different trail that pops you out on the road closer back to town, and then walking back to the trailhead. We did just that and it's the way to go--descending those ladders in two-way traffic is a recipe for problems. Shoutout the bus driver who stopped for us on the road so we didn't have to walk all the way back! If you're into hikes like this but don't want, you know, the FULL hike like this, I'm told the Beehive Trail has a little taste of this kind of thing and that may be the way to go. But if disaster flirting is your thing and you're a responsible hiker and it hasn't been raining, hit up the Precipice Trail for sure.

    I love this. Not for beginners. Mostly steps and some…read moresteeper parts. When going uphill I had to stop a lot. A very good workout, and I would love to do it again when I am in shape. Don't do it midday, be there around 9. Leaving later would be too hot (it was 60F today and at 9 we were boiling from sun) Also, leaving early because of tourists. But, older people who can handle it can do it. For example: my friend who is 57 could walk and do it, but another 57 year old was much slower and behind the group. But, she did well.

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    Beehive Trail - Summit views.

    Beehive Trail

    4.9(36 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    This was my favorite hike in Acadia! A bit challenging, but worth it…read more If you are even remotely afraid of heights, this is probably not the hike for you. My husband turned around and bailed, and several people I passed were scared and stuck at difficult spots throughout the climb. It starts with some serious rock scrabbling and then it only intensifies from there. You have to be able to climb vertical metal bars punched into the stone and navigate some pretty narrow ledges with sheer drops (think mini version of the worst parts of Angel's Landing) to get to the top. It's not long - less than a mile - to the top. But, it got a little intense. I LOVED it. Wonderful views throughout, beautiful and just challenging enough to get the blood pumping. It's not encouraged to go back down the way you came - and you can easily continue on hiking as it meets up with a loop to come back down to the parking area or you can continue on some other trails to continue your journey.

    This was my FAVORITE hike from Acadia National Park, and in the top rankings as one of my favorites…read morehikes in the national parks. I love finding more unique hikes that really make the experience memorable, and this one is different than a lot of the other hikes I experience both in Acadia and in the national park system. It was much easier than I was expecting (but could definitely be a problem if you're afraid of heights). Since you are climbing some metal rungs on the way up and need to have good footholds at times, I would definitely avoid doing this if it's raining or has recently rained for safety purposes. It was foggy and cloudy the day we hiked, so the views were limited - but even those views were gorgeous, so I can only imagine how beautiful the view from the summit would be on a nice, sunny day. On your way back from the summit, I'd recommend taking the "detour" and doing The Bowl trail. It's about an extra 0.5 miles I believe, but it's a simple little hike that takes you to a pond where we found some hikers taking a quick dip. Definitely recommend the Beehive Trail as long as the weather is dry!

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    Jordan Pond Hiking trails - Jordan pond

    Jordan Pond Hiking trails

    4.5(26 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    The walk around Jordan Pond is beautiful and stress free. We stopped here with a group of 5 and 2…read moredogs. We made sure that we got to the parking lot early (8 AM) on a weekday to ensure easy parking. During a past trip, we arrived in the parking lot at 11 AM and it was utter chaos. We did not want to make that mistake again. The early start meant that the trail was very quiet with low traffic when we visited in early June.

    We took an absolutely delightful, relaxing walk around Jordan Pond and is a must-do. This 3.3 mile…read morehike is relatively easy with only one small section where you have to walk/climb across some rocks (but still easily do-able). Saw plenty of kids doing this hike without any issues. It takes about an hour to do and is absolutely worth it. Beautiful views of the pond with so much surrounding greenery - it's amazing. We came when it was super foggy so couldn't see too much which was a shame, but I can only imagine how beautiful it would be in the sun. Jordan Pond House is just a very short walk away from here, and if you can make reservations to grab a bite (or a popover) to eat, you should do it. We came for a breakfast of popovers, and then did the hike. Super enjoyable experience, overall! Even if you don't eat there, they have bathrooms, a water bottle re-fill station, and a gift shop here so definitely stop by to refresh. Parking can definitely be rough here as they have smaller parking lots. So plan ahead and be prepared to have some patience looking for a spot. Overall, definitely recommend this trail as one of your hikes during your trip.

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    Bubble Rock - Bubble Rock @ Acadia National Park

    Bubble Rock

    4.2(6 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    What a hike today !…read more We started out at the North End of eagles Lake at the carriage road parking lot. Hikes along the carriage road 1.3 miles before transferring to Bubbles trail and summiting The nub. From there it was an easy hike down and up to North Bubble for a second summit. Let's do one more down and up and South Bubbles summit was ours. Enjoyed the views. The return back to the car was all down hill from there. South bubble down to Jordan's Carryover, the eagle pond trail to the carriage road .... 6 miles for easy to moderate trails ! Now it's time to eat ! Follow me on Facebook instagram x Yelp and YouTube as I travel the world for the perfect dinning experience! Insta: @noodlesoupr Insta: @zarasiii

    If you're looking for an incredible (but lesser-known) trail, consider hiking to Bubble Rocks. This…read moretrail goes to two separate viewpoints called South Bubble and North Bubble that overlook Jordan Pond from up top. In addition to being a wonderful viewpoint, South Bubble also has a famous tourist attraction: Bubble Rock (aka. Balanced Rock). a large boulder that was carried by glaciers (yes! you read it right) and deposited at the seemingly precarious edge of a cliff. it is considered to be the best-known boulder in the entire state of Maine The hike from the Bubbles parking lot to Bubble Rock is a short family-friendly adventure. Bubble Rock and the 768-foot peak of South Bubble can be reached via the Bubbles Divide Trail and Bubbles Trail. The Bubbles trailhead and the parking lot are located on Park Loop Road, just over a mile south of Bubble Pond and about 1.5 miles north of Jordan Pond House. Just beyond the side trail to Bubble Rock, are wonderful views of Jordan Pond, Pemetic Mountain, Penobscot Mountain, as well as the ocean off Seal Harbor

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