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Northeast Harbor

An out-and-back route servicing interior mountain trails and carriage roads as well as Northeast Harbor and Jordan Pond from the south.

Scheduled stops vary by time of year and day. Please check a local schedule to confirm the stops that are currently in service.

Provides access to the east side of Somes Sound and trails on peaks including: Sargent, Parkman, and Penobscot. There is access to the western carriage roads from Parkman Mountain and the Brown Mountain Gatehouse.

  • Bar Harbor Village Green

    The Village Green of Bar Harbor's bustling downtown. Food, lodging, and shopping are all available here.

  • Eagle Lake

    This northern hub of carriage road access becomes very busy during the day and has limited parking. At the parking lot head west then south under the arched Route 3 bridge to intersection 6 and the Eagle Lake carriage road loop. West then north leads to intersection 4 and the most northern carriage roads. There is a small boat launch for Eagle Lake on the south side of Route 3.

  • MDI High School

  • Giant Slide Trail

    Passes through a forest with multiple lichen beds. Crosses the Aunt Betty Pond carriage road on its way to Sargent Mountain from the north.

  • Parkman Mountain

    The Around Mountain loop and other carriage roads are accessed from the parking lot through intersection 13. The Parkman Mountain trailhead is here, nearby are trails that ascend Sargent and Penobscot mountains.

  • Brown Mountain Gatehouse

    The most southwest access to carriage roads including the Around Mountain Loop via intersection 18. Trails that ascend Penobscot Mountain from the south are also available. West of the gate (which is just south of the parking lot) and across Route 3 is the Lower Hadlock Pond trailhead

  • Hadlock Brook Trail

    The Hadlock Brook Trail is on the east side of Route 3 and provides access to the Carriage Roads (just south of intersection 13) as well as Bald Peak, Parkman Mountain, Gilmore Peak, Sargent Mountain, and Penobscot Mountain. On the west side of Route 3 the Goat Trail ascends Norumbega Mountain or bear south to Lower Hadlock Pond.

  • Asticou Azalea Garden

    A beautifully manicured zen-like garden with native plants and water features connected by looping gravel paths. The azaleas that bloom in June. There is accessible parking and access in a small parking lot just south of the main parking lot.

  • Asticou Terraces

    This landscaped path ascends a ledge overlooking Northeast Harbor and ends at Thuya Gardens. It begins with a fairly gentle slope before sets of stone steps tackle more vertical terrain. There are a variety of places to stop and rest including a shelter with stunning views of the harbor.

  • Hadlock Ponds Trail

    Access to the Hadlock Ponds Trail. Upper Hadlock Pond is on the east side of Route 3, follow the trail on the west side to Lower Hadlock Pond.

  • Northeast Harbor Pier

    The ferry for Cranberry Islands and Isleford leaves from the pier.

  • Seal Harbor

    A small village on the south shore of the island. There is a gravel beach that is never crowded with a smattering of shops and restaurants a short walk away.

  • Jordan Pond

    This most central location in Acadia is a hub for trails and carriage roads. The Jordan Pond House restaurant is a popular destination for afternoon tea and popovers. The lawn has sublime views of the pond with the two Bubbles in the distance. Jordan Pond is often crowded and has limited parking. Access to the Jordan Pond Path as well as trails on Penobscot and Sargent Mountains to the west and Pemetic to the east. Carriage road intersections 15 and 16 are nearby where connections can be made to the Around Mountain carriage road loop as well as Jordan Stream. Day Mountain (intersection 17) is further to the east.

  • Jordan Pond Gatehouse

    The carriage road between intersections 16 and 17 crosses the Loop Road here. Board or exit the bus at the Jordan Pond House which is a short distance away.

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