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View of the Porcupine Islands, Bar Island, and Cadillac Mountain from Dorr Mountain

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View of the Porcupine Islands, Bar Island, and Cadillac Mountain from Dorr Mountain

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View of the Porcupine Islands, Bar Island, and Cadillac Mountain from Dorr Mountain

Name: View of the Porcupine Islands, Bar Island, and Cadillac Mountain from Dorr Mountain
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Location: Hancock County, Maine, United States

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1. Dorr Mountain Summit and Cadillac Mountain loop — Acadia National Park

8.54km

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. The Tarn to Dorr Mountain Summit loop — Acadia National Park

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370m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Porcupine Islands, Bar Island, and Cadillac Mountain via Ladder Trail — Acadia National Park

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01:52

330m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hubert Trapp

November 8, 2024

The Porcupine Islands, a chain of five islands, lie east of Bar Harbor in French Bay. With their rounded mountain peaks and dense forests, the archipelago resembles a huddled family of porcupines. Except for Burnt Porcupine Island, the islands are part of Acadia National Park.
The islands were formed during the Ice Age when retreating glaciers moved from north to south, creating their characteristic flat slope on the north side and a steep slope at the southern end.
nps.gov/articles/000/frenchman-bay.htm

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Zachary

February 17, 2023

Facing Eastward along the Schiff Path, the open bedrock of Dorr is the perfect amphitheater for viewing Champlain mountain and the Porcupine Islands (Bald, Burnt, Long, and Sheep Porcupine) and Bar Island near Bar Harbor. At low tide, hikers can see the walkable sandbar strip which offers part time access to the eponymous Bar Island.

Facing Westward, hikers look upwards toward Cadillac Mountain, the tallest summit in the park.

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Location: Hancock County, Maine, United States

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