We started our day on the quiet side of Mount Desert Island at the Bass Harbor Lighthouse. We followed the trail that seemed to go away from the lighthouse, but actually leads to a very picturesque view of the lighthouse from the rocks down below. We were early enough that there were very few people there.
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| The Bass Harbor Lighthouse |
Driving back toward Bar Harbor, we had to contend with some detours as there was a marathon being held on the island. We eventually made our way to Cadillac Mountain where we drove to the top and enjoyed the views of the town of Bar Harbor down below. Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the eastern seaboard and is the first place in the US to see the sunrise every day.
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| That white blob in the photo is a cruise ship anchored in Bar Harbor |
After Cadillac Mountain, it was finally time for the Precipice Trail hike that I was simultaneously excited for and nervous about. The Precipice Trail is the most challenging hike in the park. It is a 3.2-mile roundtrip hike that ascends more than 1000 feet in .9 miles. It is similar to the Beehive Trail hike we completed yesterday, however the Precipice Trail is supposed to be both more difficult and scarier. We definitely found this to be true as there were numerous iron rungs to navigate and narrow ledges to traverse. There were several places that I needed a boost up from Jim in order to reach the next handhold. Once at the top, the views were breathtaking!
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| Getting closer to the top! |
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| We made it to the top! |
After the hike, we got cleaned up at the hotel before spending some time browsing in the shops in Bar Harbor. We also walked down to the water at the harbor as the sun was going down. It was a great day in Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
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| We liked the name of this boat! |
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