Acadia National Park: Mountain Carriage Loop
This old 11.1-mile carriage loop is a family-friendly adventure complete with lakes, streams, easy walking, and beautiful ocean vistas. Open to cyclists and hikers.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 17.7
Waypoints
ANP001
Location: 44.311752, -68.285027
Trailhead marked by a large, ornate gatehouse; head N
ANP002
Location: 44.313354, -68.28405
Begin loop; turn L, heading N to Upper Hemlock Pond
ANP003
Location: 44.32914, -68.291855
Bear R @ signpost 13; trail leads Sbriefly then turns back N
ANP004
Location: 44.33036, -68.288918
Turn L, staying W of the granite domes of Parkman Mtn., Bald Peak, and Gilmore Peak
ANP006
Location: 44.351772, -68.266449
Keep S along cliffs
Option: In .8 mile, turn R to summit Penobscot Mtn.
ANP008
Location: 44.323421, -68.255997
Veer R, bearing SW away from shoreline
ANP009
Location: 44.315075, -68.266449
After swinging around Jordan Ridge, head N
ANP011
Location: 44.316936, -68.271851
Keep S @ signpost 20
ANP012
Location: 44.314129, -68.281296
Turn L, bypassing small knoll to waypoint 2; head S back to trailhead
ANP005
Location: 44.352859, -68.276001
Nice views of Cadillac Mtn. to the E
ANP007
Location: 44.334438, -68.26091
Fine views of Jordan Pond and Jordan Cliffs
ANP010
Location: 44.32394, -68.269859
Amphitheater Bridge; beautiful stonework
