Acadia National Park
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Acadia at a glance
- Best time
- May, October
- Trip length
- 4–7 days
- Don't miss
- Park Loop Road and Cadillac Mountain
- Nearby city
- Bar Harbor, ME
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Park Loop Road Detour
A section of the Park Loop Road, from Kebo Street to Sieur de Monts, will be closed to all uses from April 13 to late June, excluding Memorial Day Weekend. A detour will redirect motorists out to Mount Desert Street and Main Street following Route 3 to re-enter the Park Loop Road at Sieur de Monts.
Several Trails Close For Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season
NPS detailsEffective March 1, areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The parking lot for the Precipice Trail is also closed. Rangers strictly enforce closures.
Common questions
Planning Acadia
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 3 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Acadia National Park Vehicle Reservations and Acadia National Park Ranger Programs — covering timed entry and activity permits. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
