Acadia Ocean Trail Hike

OVERVIEW

Hike the meandering Ocean Path in Acadian National Park with a naturalist guide that will describe the flora, fauna and history of the park. The seaside trail is considered an easy walk as it is well-groomed with just gradual inclines. Even so, the foremost reason for its popularity is the dramatic views of the natural wonders. You will pass jagged pink granite formations, small rocky beaches, precipitous oceanside cliffs and lush evergreen forests. If the tide is right, you will hear the deafening waves pounding the inlet at Thunder Hole long before you see them. Upon reaching Otter Cliffs, the highest point on the trail, you will climb a granite staircase that offers a different perspective of the seascape. To add to your understanding of the park’s history, the guide will elaborate on John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s donation of more than 11,000 acres to Acadia, the first national park east of the Mississippi.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy the sensory experience of walking the Ocean Path in Acadia National Park.
• Follow a naturalist guide that will describe the flora, fauna and natural wonders.
• Pause for photos as the sea roars through Thunder Hole.
• Behold precipitous Otter Cliffs, which rise more than 100 feet above the sea.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.