One of the biggest highlights of our New England Road Trip had to be our Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor with my stepmom and sister-in-law, Melissa, who is doing the 52-hike challenge this year. As soon as we booked our hotels for the trip she started sending us information about this hike and planned the whole thing. I love it when someone else takes the planning reigns and I can just tag along and enjoy.

That’s Melissa, standing normally while I look ridiculous.
Cadillac Mountain, part of Acadia National Park, is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard. There are several hikes you can choose on Cadillac Mountain ranging from very easy to strenuous. We knew we wanted a good workout and good views so the Cadillac North Ridge Trail was the perfect choice.





Thanks to Melissa for this beautiful shot!
The majority of the hike is spent walking over these huge granite formations, which was pretty cool. Melissa is a geologist so she had a plethora of rock knowledge to impart upon us.









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That’s an absolutely stunning sunrise photo you took there. I was going to ask where this hike ranks in your previous travel moments, but you already answered my question at the end of your post. 🙂
Melissa actually took that photo! I was so proud of them for getting up for the sunrise while the rest of us slept in 🙂
Oh my! What a beautiful hike. I have to follow your sister-in-law’s example and participate in some sort of physical challenge.
I’m with you there. I’m so jealous of all the hikes she’s taken as part of the challenge, I’d love to find that kind of motivation.
How lovely! I’m adding this to my list of things I’ll do when I finally visit that area!
It’s definitely a must while in Bar Harbor!
Congratulation for making it to the top! What a stunning place,those views are incredible, and your pictures are beautiful!
Thank you for joining #MondayEscapes 😉
Thank you! Making it to the top is ALWAYS a great feeling 🙂