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The Tarn
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Hubert Trapp
November 8, 2024
Hiking
The Tarn pond to the east of Dorr Mountain was formed from a glacial meltwater lake. For many years the pond was used to farm trout. The dry summers in the 1990s reduced the water volume and led to an increase in aquatic plants. The pond is now increasingly swampy and is no longer used for fishing.
www11.maine.gov/ifw/docs/lake-survey-maps/hancock/the_tarn.pdf
www11.maine.gov/ifw/docs/lake-survey-maps/hancock/the_tarn.pdf
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•Zachary
February 17, 2023
Hiking
The Tarn ("tarn" meaning a small mountain lake), is an important marker for biodiversity and watershed characteristics in the region. Once a clear pond filled with trout, The Tarn is now filled with standing weeds as the water level has dropped over the past 30 years. In the summer it is overflowing with frogs, which makes the Kane Path a fun walk for families with small children.
mtm05005
June 17, 2025
Running
The Tarn is a glacial meltwater lake. It is in a valley between two peaks, Mt. Dorr and Huguenot Head. The lake was primarily used as a trout fishing site, but as the water level has been steadily declining, it is now primarily used as a source of live bait.
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Best routes near The Tarn
12
hikers
19.1km
08:02
930m
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Hike the difficult Dorr, Cadillac, Pemetic and Dike Peak Loop in Acadia National Park, covering 11.8 miles with 3059 feet of elevation gain.
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03:31
300m
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This 6.6-mile loop in Acadia National Park offers a diverse hike, transitioning from easy paths to strenuous scrambles with 992 feet of gain
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935m
00:19
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Hike the easy Kane Path in Acadia National Park, a 0.6-mile route offering tranquil views of The Tarn and surrounding mountains.
Easy
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