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# Tour the Fall Colors of Acadia

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| Duration   | Half Day                                                                                                                           |
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| Topic(s)   | Landscape Design, Roads,  Routes and Highways, Scenic Views, Transportation,Trails, Forests and Woodlands, Meadows, Lakes*more »*  |
| Activities | Biking, Scenic Driving, Hiking, Paddling                                                                                           |
| Type       | Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Outdoors, Road Trip,Group Friendly*more »*                                                          |
| Parks      | Acadia National Park                                                                                                               |

Acadia National Park

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                -  acadia national park 
                -  leaf peeping 
                -  fall 
                -  autumn 
                -  tour 
                -  sightseeing 
                -  hike 
                -  bike 
                -  drive 
                -  paddle 
                -  foliage 
                -  fall foliage 

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              -  Acadia National ParkHike Bubbles Nubble Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Location:  The Bubbles
- Duration:  1–2 Hours
- Season:  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time

This hike traverses the summits of North Bubble, South Bubble, and Connors Nubble and crosses varying terrain of forest paths, steep granite sections, and a level carriage road. Visitors can enjoy views of Eagle Lake, Jordan Pond, Pemetic and Sargent Mountains, and the Cranberry Isles.
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              -  Acadia National ParkHike Jesup Path and Hemlock Path Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Location:  Sieur de Monts Nature Center
- Duration:  30–60 Minutes
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

This forested path continues to a boardwalk with multiple interpretive signs and benches. It opens up to a meadow before looping back on an old fire road. Views of Dorr Mountain are interspersed in this walk along a birch and hemlock forest.
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              -  Acadia National ParkHike Dorr Mountain South Ridge Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Dorr Mountain
- Duration:  1–2 Hours
- Season:  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

The Dorr Mountain South Ridge Loop is a 3.2 mile loop featuring views of Mount Desert Island from the top of Dorr Mountain after a steep ascent.
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              -  Acadia National ParkHike Beehive Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  No
- Location:  The Beehive
- Duration:  1–3 Hours
- Season:  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn

This is a 1.4 mile loop trail that ascends a 450 ft cliff face. Exposed cliffs, iron rungs, and granite staircases climb this trail revealing scenic ocean views.
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              -  Acadia National ParkHike Jordan Pond Path  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Location:  Jordan Pond
- Duration:  1–3 Hours
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time

The trail follows the shore of Jordan Pond providing iconic views of steep, glacially sculpted mountains and the glacially carved valley that is now Jordan Pond.
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              -  Acadia National ParkHike Jordan Cliffs Loop  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Hiking
- Age:  12 and Older
- Pets:  No
- Location:  Jordan Pond
- Duration:  3–4 Hours
- Season:  Spring,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

The Jordan Cliffs Loop offers a challenging 5 mile hike across steep slopes, iron rungs, and a strenuous climb up Sargent Mountain. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic views from two mountain summits and Jordan Pond nestled between the mountains.
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              -  Acadia National ParkDrive Park Loop Road  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Scenic Driving
- Pets:  Yes
- Location:  Paradise Hill Road Intersection
- Duration:  1–4 Hours
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Any Time

Wind your way through forests, past lakes and mountains, and along the shoreline on scenic Park Loop Road. The 27-mile (43 km) road also provides access to popular areas such as Sieur de Monts, Sand Beach, Otter Point, Jordan Pond, and Cadillac Mountain.
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              -  Acadia National ParkBike Carriage Roads  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Biking
- Pets:  Yes with Restrictions
- Location:  Carriage Roads (throughout Acadia National Park)
- Season:  Winter,  Spring,  Summer,  Fall
- Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk

Winding through the heart of the park, the 45 miles of historic carriage roads have crushed rock surfaces perfect for miles of bicycling.
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              -  Acadia National ParkPaddle Jordan Pond  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Paddling
- Pets:  Yes
- Location:  Jordan Pond Boat Ramp

Paddle Jordan Pond in the center of Mount Desert Island.
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              -  Acadia National ParkPaddle Eagle Lake  - Activity Fee:  No (Entrance fees may apply)
- Reservations:  No
- Activity:  Paddling
- Pets:  Yes
- Location:  Eagle Lake Boat Ramp

Explore Eagle Lake by canoe or kayak.
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