Howdee all,
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Difficulty-Moderate to Strenuous
Distance 3.3 mile loop
Starting Elevation 70feet
High point 949 feet
The trail starts on the southwest corner of Long Pond.
A granite staircase built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corp.
Pretty much straight up
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One ladder and a few rungs..
Allot of huffing and puffing..It was hot..we were all dripping with sweat.
Thank goodness the hike was in and out of the woods..plenty of shade.
The forest is lush with moss and lichen and the recent rains have brought on many mushrooms.
Wonderful views…
From the top we saw a distant fire…it looked like it was in Southwest harbor…
We hike away from the views toward the summit
Here we are…it was pretty much a straight up climb to get there.
We leave the high point and take the next trail on the left..
More views..
Blueberries!
We did allot of snacking
We stopped along the trail for lunch with a Hermit thrush and Black throated green warbler serenade..
After the hike we took a short drive into town and found out that the newly renovated Moorings restaurant had a fire..We drove by and saw the charred and smoking remains..
We then walked around town…
Went back to camp for showers…and then out again..for a drive…
Evening fog coming in
Avocado and Egg over herbs and lettuce…kalamata olives and goat cheese..
Watermelon for dessert.
On the way back..almost dark..we saw two fledgling Barred owls..calling for their parents and food..
A delightful day..
I ♥ Acadia National Park
I think that is splendid route, and in pictures. Dawn, I love the one where the lake is silent and clean.
ReplyDeletelooks like a great hike, such a great place Acadia. Love the last picture, a well deserved peaceful roost.
ReplyDeletedan
Wow, thanks for taking us along. Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove Acadia N.P. The hike around Jordan Pond is more my speed though LOL
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! Wish I was hiking with you guys.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful outing Dawn! I LOVE "virtual" hiking with you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect day to me! You cannot beat the blues and greens of Maine. They are so intense yet so soothing. Acadia NP is where Gus and I went on our honeymoon, however we did not do any hiking! I have not been back there in years. Now I really want to go more than ever. Love your sense of humor about the names of the mushrooms. Very creative and clever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a life...but heck, somebody has to do it. Right? All very beautiful photographs. Glad you shared, because my knees would never get me there.
ReplyDeleteDawn, a most wonderful post! The photographs are scenic and gorgeous. You really should write and take photographs for travel brochures. Your images and descriptions make me want to travel to all the glorious destinations you have visited. As always, a delightful post!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous place. I So want to see Acadia. The hike looks a little tough but the views So worth it. I had to chuckle over your shroom names. Except for the Bolete I don't think I'd be sampling any of them.
ReplyDeleteWow what a hike! Another place we will have to see. Maybe next year.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! I really enjoy your travels!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! We have almost exactly the same photos, only it was so long ago, it's all on film!! :) Can't wait to go back there.
ReplyDeleteI love it when you "take" us on your hikes. The photos and text really give me a good idea of what that hike would be like. And, it's blueberry season--great time to explore Acadia.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for you comments on Mansell Mountain hike.
ReplyDeleteBob Bushell
Howdee..thanks ..I love that photo too.
Forestal
Great place for you to visit with your family.
Hee hee..believe it or not it was chilly that eve..was fun to hang out on the rocks and watch the waves.
Ms. Fiddlesticks
Glad you could come along dear fiddleysticks.
JOE TODD
I think Jordon pond is the hike most people do..Its a lovely hike.
But we need to exercise a bit more to work off all those popovers..hee hee
Tink
Wish you were there..you would have loved it.
Kerri
I am happy to take you virtual hiking anytime..for that matter..I would be happy to take you on a real hike anytime!
Kathiesbirds
Glad you liked the names of the shrooms..hee hee.
What a great place to honeymoon..now you need to both go back for a second honeymoon.
Its a lovely place!
Leedra
We sure are lucky to be able to live this lifestyle.
Glad I could bring you along on this hike without wear and tear on your knees..
this hike would have hurt them badly.
Julie G.
Aww thanks Julie..I am flattered. I certainly dont find myself in the caliber of people that do that...and besides..wouldnt that mean I would have commitment and work..YIKES!
Gaelyn
You would love Acadia..I called it a gentle paridise..they really have nothing like bear or poisonous snakes that can harm you..its less rugged than most parks..
Glad you liked my mushroom ID..hee hee..good idea not to eat them.
diane-j-m
yeah..put it on your ever growing list..We will all be traveling forever with so many beautiful places to see.
Beverly Everson
Aww..thanks Beverly!
Aunt Nancy
You need to get those wheels and travel full time..When u going to do it?
Appalachian Lady
So glad to bring you along on any hike! Maybe someday it will be a real one.
Thanks again everyone.
We are now back in CT and i should have more time to read Blogs and catch up on everyone.
See u soon.
Wonderful post...been on that trail many times. Acadia is such a magic place! Thanks for sharing both your photos and your adventures!
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