Parks in Southwest Harbor, Maine

The name of this trail is no exaggeration. Although its easier to go down rather than up the Perpendicular Trail, some ambitious hikers have been known to scale this because its there. From the tra... More on Trails

This trail is straight up, one of the best and most strenuous trail that I h More on Trails

A self-guided tour of a coastal spruce forest, a rocky headland, and a fjord-like harbor. This hike is perfect for families with children. The trail folder, available at the trailhead, describes th... More on Trails

The Ship Harbor Nature Trail is awesome! Great learning resource and super More on Trails

Going up a nearly razor-thin spine of Mansell Mountain, the Razorback Trail provides some spectacular views south to the Gulf of Maine and the Cranberry ... More on Trails

This trail makes a great alternate descent from the main Mt Mansell summit More on Trails

Taking you over a gorge and cascades on wooden bridges, and up and around the south face of wooded Bernard Mountain, this trail is a rugged one. Heading in a westerly direction first, the trail soo... More on Trails

This is a steep forested climb that probably would have been rated higher b More on Trails

This short, easy trail provides important access to trails up the twin wooded summitsMansell and Bernardof Western Mountain. Highlights: ... More on Trails

The bays and harbors around Mount Desert Island provide dozens of options for dramatic sea kayak tripsso many you never have to cover the same ground twice. The backdrop is Acadia National Parks mountains, which rise abruptly from ... More on Trails

This trip explores the western shores of Mount Desert Island, Bartlett Narrows, and Pretty Marsh Harbor. It is a very picturesque piece of paddling. Except for Bar Harbor, youll probably see more sea kayaks plying these waters than ... More on Trails

Americas national parks are full of long, difficult routes to spectacular locations. Equally impressive are our parks many nature trailstrails that showcase the flora and fauna preserved by those who have gone before us for the betterment ... More on Trails

The Cranberry Islands sit off the southern shore of Mount Desert Island absorbing the seas and wind from the open waters of the Gulf of Maine. They form an effective shield for the entrance to Somes Sound as it ventures into the heart ... More on Trails

Fort Clinch State Park, one of the oldest parks in the Florida park system, was acquired in September 1935. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was responsible for some of the initial development of the park. - Occupied by both ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com