Great easy hike def family friendly. Parking not too bad if lots full street side is ok. So many…read morefun things to find on the rocky shore and in the tidal pools! We spent quite a long time exploring and picking our favorite rocks! When you hit the end of the straight away there is a small trail that juts right out to the ocean OR the dirt path that continues into the trees to your left. If you go left it's just the circular turn around basically for the trail head. Worth checking out before leaving to get the full views. You can also go straight and walk the shore line to get there (just stick to the left)

Got park pass online before the hike the other day. Totally different experience more secluded less…read morecrowded less people. I enjoyed having most of the trail to myself you experience nature at its best. The forest opens up to a rocky shoreline great views. Saw different species of birds heard a chipmunk in the woods. A lighthouse is a few minutes away as you leave the area if you're looking for more steps or views of the ocean

Gorgeous hike. Not hard and 1.5 hours is a good time. There are a few places you have to scramble…read moreover rocks. Love everything about this hike.

A hidden treasure in Acadia National Park…read more Enjoy a peaceful hike along Jordan Stream. The path starts near Jordan Pond and goes to Cobblestone Bridge. It is so tranquil and quiet. The path hugs the stream as you pass small waterfalls, cross wooden bridges and walk on boardwalks through the boggy forest. Use the stones placed along the stream. Take care with the exposed roots. Listen to the babble of the water flowing as you enjoy nature with no one around. The Cobblestone Bridge at the end of the path was built in 1917. It is the only bridge in the park built completely out of rounded cobblestones instead of cut stones. A tranquil path to reflect on the wonders of Mother Nature. It was one of our favorites. Take only photos. Leave only footprints.

This is a nice little state park that we have driven but never stopped. Im so glad we stopped this…read moreday. Its on the water with a rocky beach. Lots of parking. The trail we walked went right along the ocean and had lots of picnic tables and benches to stop. Such a beautiful spot.

I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around…read more3500 miles of coastline, Maine has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? Kind of. Well marked signs? Not really. Element of surprise? No. For Cumberland County folks, Moose Point feels like a combination of Fort Williams Park and Mackworth Island. It's got grassy knolls to picnic on with views of Penobscot Bay, evergreen groves to meander through via wide and well maintained trails (some of which have benches, some of which have little staircases leading down to the pebbled water's edge), a gazebo for events, and during low tide there are tidal pools to explore (during high tide it's much more difficult to navigate because it's mostly just uneven rocks and not much of a shore). I think this is a beautiful spot in midcoast Maine, and I'm glad there are locations like it throughout the state. Personally, I don't necessarily feel the need to come back (except to get my Maine State Parks Passport Stamp!!!), just because we have something soooooooooooo similar so close. But I can see how it's a draw for so many!

This was a backup hike when we realized Camden Hills State Park didn't open until 9am and I wanted…read moreto get an early start. I was in no way disappointed with the hike I got. Bonus, no day use fee here. There is a decent size parking lot and a (mostly) well marked trail. We lost the trail at a couple points - I think mostly due to the amount of leaves and pine needles covering the trail, but we were able to pick it back up eventually. Most of the trail is marked with blue paint on the trees. Well shaded for most of the trail with gorgeous views. Make sure you have footwear with decent grip. Everything was pretty dry even after two days of rain before. It's a quick out and back with a decent elevation gain. On a Tuesday am we saw about 4 other groups on the trail - most with dogs. I am going to assume it might get busy on a weekend but it was a lovely peaceful sunny morning.

I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around…read more3,500 miles of coastline, Maine has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? No. Well marked signs? No. Element of surprise? Yes. What an unexpected gem this was! From the placard at the top of the mountain: "at 1,280 feet, Bald Mountain is the fifth highest peak on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Given the number of its unusual ecological features, Bald Mountain has been designated as a focus area of statewide significance by the Maine Natural Areas Program... the mountain is home to a variety of threatened subalpine plan and lichen species uniquely adapted to extremes of temperature, wind, and precipitation that define these exposed mountain ledges. Given the exposure, shallow soils, and challenge of growing in bedrock cracks, the summits plants are also very sensitive to food traffic. We hope that you will help us care fo the mountain and it's wildlife." Stewardship of Bald Mountain includes: 1. Walk on the established managed trail. 2. Stay on bedrock to avoid vegetation. 3. Do not create or add to cairns (gathering stones on the summit disturbs shallow soil and plants to live around them). The exposed granite ledges are much wider and spacious than I thought they'd be - there's really so much to explore (respectfully) here! Come on a sunny, wind-free day and it's a warm, lovely place to sit and have a picnic. From the top you can see directly across to Little Ragged Mountain and Penobscot Bay, and Camden. It's a quick uphill at 1.2ish miles and there's a few sections with rock scrambles, and due to the thick forest the blazes and trail seem sporadic at times. I met a couple from Vermont at the top and we all agreed it was a little confusing at times (we couldn't entirely figure out where the blue blazes stopped/started at the top for example) - as were the multiple false summits, but honestly that's a positive here, because every time you think "well the view can't get better than this" you hike a bit more - and it does! Absolutely will come back again (especially in the summer when the blueberries are ripe)!

My partner and I accidentally hiked up this mountain yesterday and it was a wonderful experience!…read moreWe started out hiking up a stone staircase trail near the Wild Gardens of Acadia- about halfway up, we saw markers pointing to the summit and realized we were climbing Dorr Mountain! It is amusing to me that there is a big pile of rocks marking the summit. It was a fun, roughly 3 hour excursion and I would happily recommend others also hike the path up to this summit- though perhaps with more prep work and better attired/equipped than we were.

Point Venture…read more 120-acre park that was opened in '74, and surrounds the site is historic Fort Pownall (British fortification built during the French-Indian War). The Good: *Hiking trails, including a seven-mile loop that goes around Cape Jellison. *Over one-mile of shorefront that can be used for fishing or boating. *Fort Point Lighthouse *Several dirt lots to park at *Informational signs talking about the history of the place *Scenic picnic tables overlooking the ocean The Meh: *Park entrance fees that aren't expensive but still... It is worth noting they're on the honor system to pay, so you do you, boo. The Ugly: *Kinda lame that the lighthouse is now a private residence, and you can't go in or near it. Conclusion: Nice park with great views and some interesting history thrown in to boot.

This was something I wanted to explore as I found it online while researching…read more We came here before entering the park and I found the short walk/hike down to the rocks easy (maybe 0.2 of a mile?) and the rocks are flat enough here that you can easily walk around a little and see the view from different angles. No one else was here while I was visiting (01 May) and I was able to take photos and enjoy the ocean. Gorgeous views.

What a stunning location. Turn before you hit the park entrance pass station,and you'll come out in…read morea parking lot that was, at the time we visited, nearly empty. The views from the lot are lovely enough, but the short (.25 mile) hike down to the cliff edge is absolutely worth it. If you are severely mobility challenged, you will probably want to stick to the parking lot overlook. If you are comfortable with a paved downhill slope, the views along the water are worth it. As you get to the end of the path, there will be natural rock steps toward the water and tidal pools. Avoid taking early shortcuts -- the path down to the incredible tidal pools is easier if you follow the path to its natural conclusion. I'd recommend wearing sturdy, waterproof shoes with a good grip, and taking extreme caution with every step -- even at the best possible viewing time (maybe an hour or so before low tide) -- the rocks will be slippery and falling is very easy. You will see tidal pools all along the shoreline, and there is a stunning sea cave accessible during low tide. I would continue to the natural end of the path and double back along the shoreline and tidal pools to get to the cave. Otherwise the scramble down is quite rough. The sea cave is worth the effort if you arrive prior to low tide. However, this is an area where the dangers of rising tide are acute. Be safe. Be smart. And enjoy!!

This was a medium effort hike to an absolutely amazing view! At the end of the trail there are two…read moreadirondack chairs just waiting for you, although we sat in the sun on the rocks soaking in the gorgeous scenery. This is very much worth your time if you are in Bar Harbor and are planning to go to Acadia. It's nestled among a residential area so pay particular attention to remaining on the path. Far off in the distance you can spot some seals; bring binoculars! You can walk out (or in) via a paved road or through the woods. We walked through the woods going in...there are a lot of roots to step over so a good pair of hiking boots will really be worth it for this short hike. Also a bit muddy after a couple of days of rain so also bring some insect repellent.