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The Top 20 Attractions in Hancock County

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Hancock County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Hancock County is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 22, 2025

Cadillac Mountain — Summit and Overlook

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Wheelchair accessible paved paths to the West of the parking lot and visitor center offer views of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island. The Visitor Center has bathrooms, a gift …

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Sand Beach

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The uniquely soft sand here is formed from powdered shells rather than stone. Changing, restroom, and washing facilities are available. Parking is difficult during summer months and may require a …

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Beehive Summit

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The Beehive trail is extremely exposed, and requires hikers to climb using metal bars drilled into the cliffside for a significant portion of the trail. The path is one way …

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Cadillac–Dorr Connector Trail

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The Connector Trail involves significant rock scrambling over large boulders on Cadillac's Eastern face. Views open onto to West face of Dorr, where fellow hikers can sometimes be spotted descending …

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Wooden Bridges — Jordan Pond Path

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Nestled at the base of North and South Bubble, from these bridges hikers get a view down the full length of Jordan Pond to the Pond House, flanked by Sargent …

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Thunder Hole

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An hour or two before high tide, waves breaking against a pocket in the rocks trap air and make a thundering boom sometimes audible from up to a mile away. …

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Gorham Mountain Summit

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This is one of the easiest summits on Mount Desert Island, but the views do not disappoint. From the very top you can see north to Champlain, Dorr, and Cadillac …

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Sargent Mountain Summit

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The summit of Sargent Mountain offers sweeping panoramic views all the way from Cadillac to the east across Somes Sound to the western half of the island. The peak is …

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Canada Cliffs and Beech Cliffs Trail Junction

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At the junction hikers can look down upon Echo Lake Beach, and east to Acadia and Saint Sauveur Mountains. The Canada Cliffs Trail is a moderate, mostly forested loop, while …

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Wild Gardens of Acadia

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Wild Gardens of Acadia is a year-round outdoor botanical garden that exhibits flora from across Mount Desert Island. Pitcher plants, beach plums, and hundreds of other species are grouped by …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Hancock County

Cadillac Mountain — Summit and Overlook

Sand Beach

Beehive Summit

Cadillac–Dorr Connector Trail

Wooden Bridges — Jordan Pond Path

Thunder Hole

Gorham Mountain Summit

Sargent Mountain Summit

Canada Cliffs and Beech Cliffs Trail Junction

Wild Gardens of Acadia

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