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2021-07-10 Acadia-001 Acadia National Park | |||||||
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| Event Type: |  | Adventure | | ||||
| Event Location: | | Acadia National Park | | ||||
| Date(s) & Time: | | Sat, Jul 10 2021 8:00 am >> Sat, Jul 17 2021 8:00 am | | ||||
| Registration Opens: | | Wed, Aug 28 2019 7:00 pm | | ||||
| Registration Cut Off: | | Sat, May 1 2021 12:00 pm | | ||||
| Event Duration: | | 7 Days | | ||||
| Difficulty Rating: | | D5: Difficult | | ||||
| Distance: | | 73 Miles | | ||||
| Pace: | | Moderate | | ||||
| Trip Leader(s): | | Bill Wey Email Trip Leader(s)
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| Member Cost: | | $25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) | |||||
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| Who's Invited: | | Members Only, 21 And Older Only | | ||||
| Maximum Group Size: | | 1 | |||||
| Minimum Group Size: | | 1 | |||||
| Number Registered So Far: | | 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) | |||||
| Are Dogs Permitted: | | No | |||||
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<<< Summary >>> Come join the like-minded adventurers for a weeklong exploration of Acadia National Park. It is located along the rocky coastline of Maine, occupying most of the 108-square mile island of Mount Desert Island and several neighboring smaller islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Mount Desert Island's appeal is the combination of majestic rounded mountain vistas with the nearby ocean and the beautiful forested valleys, streams, and lakes in between. One of the must do’s when exploring Acadia is to enjoy fresh lobster, clam chowder, and blueberry pie at one of the roadside lobster pounds or restaurants in the area. This trip will explore Acadia National Park in 8 days and 7 nights. These carefully evaluated and selected daily outings are all among various top 10 lists published by travel experts for Acadia National Park.
<<< Logistics >>> We’ll meet first thing in the morning from Day 2 to Day 7.
<<< Itinerary >>> Day 1: 2021-07-10 Saturday. Arrive at Acadia National Park in Maine; and check in lodging. This is a good day spending some time explore downtown Bar Harbor shops and attractions; or driving the famous 27 miles Park Loop Road to get an overview.
Day 2: We’ll meet at 8:00 am at Hulls Cove Visitor Center. (8 miles) Cadillac Mountain. The summit of Cadillac Mountain is one of the "must see" spots in Acadia. It’s the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard. We'll take South Ridge Trail to the summit. We’ll check out the summit loop trail to find a good spot for lunch; also scouting out the sunrise viewing spot for the week. We'll take North Ridge Trail back to our cars. This will be a point-to-point one way route. We’ll take 2 routes of free Island Explorer bus (Island Loop/#4 and Blackwoods/#10) to get to the starting point. We must be on time. If we miss the bus, then we'll have to wait for 1 more hour for the next bus.
Day 3: (13 miles) We’ll meet at 6:30 am at the Precipice Trail parking lot for an early morning hike. This is a very popular hike in the park, so we have to start early to have better chance of getting parking space. Precipice Trail (3.2 mile/ 1000 feet ascent); rated strenuous with iron rungs. According to the Nation Park Service, this trail is not recommended for people with a fear of heights. It is perfectly okay if you want to skip this morning hike. There is more info of this trail at https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-precipice-loop.htm We must remember to buy the Cadillac summit reservation ticket online at 10:00 am EDT. This is required for the sunrise watch 2 days later. We’ll have free time after the morning hike to eat breakfast. We’ll meet again at the Acadia Mountain trealhead parking lot at 11:30 am. Acadia Mountain/ Flying Mountain/ St Sauveur Mountain Loop Trail (6 miles); we’ll find a good spot for our lunch break. We'll hike Ship Harbor Trail (1.5 miles) and Wonderland Trail (1.5 miles) in the afternoon. Dinner at Thurston’s Lobster Pound at address: 9 Thurston Rd, Bernard, ME 04612. After dinner: Bass Harbor Lighthouse Trail (1.5 miles) to enjoy the famous sunset at 8:16 pm. This is one of the iconic light houses in Maine.
Day 4: We’ll meet at 8:00 am at Hulls Cove Visitor Center. (18 miles) Carriage Roads 18 miles: Witch Hole Pond, Eagle Lake, and Jordan Pond Loop. We have 2 options today: biking or hiking. Bicycle rental shops are available in Bar Harbor, and they can deliver to any starting point. Carriage Roads are wide and nicely graveled for us to explore. No cars are allowed on them. It’s a great way to visit park’s major sites from Carriage Roads network. Jordan Pond House, rated one of the best restaurants in any national park, is conveniently located on the south side of the pond and offers up excellent views of the Bubbles (South Bubble Mountain and North Bubble Mountain) across the water. We’ll make lunch reservation for our group. | |||||||
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The payment of $25 only covers AOC Service Fee. All costs (transportation, lodging, meals & drinks, and etc.) are paid by members on their own. Itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the trip leader. Transportation Everyone is responsible for his/her own transportation the entire trip, i.e. flights and rental cars. Sharing rental car is a commitment to coordinating and staying together the entire trip including flight schedule. Please be thoughtful when making such commitment. Lodging We will stay in the area not too far from Acadia NP as our home base. The popular Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor have many choices. Plenty of options are available between Ellsworth and Trenton on the mainland. VRBO, Airbnb, and Booking.com are popular sites among many others to compare, search, and book for lodging. There are also camping and lodging options inside the park provided by National Park Service. Weather July temperatures in Acadia National Park are averaging from 55 to 75F. Meals There are numerous restaurants and grocery stores in the area to choose. Walmart Supercenter: 17 Myrick St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 Hannaford Supermarket: 86 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 Important information for paid events in which payment is managed through the AOC: - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event. - Some paid events require a minimum number of registered participants. If that number is not met, the event will be canceled and refunds will be issued to those who have already paid. - Third-party vendors often require damage deposits. Each registrant agrees to be liable for and required to reimburse the Atlanta Outdoor Club for any withheld deposits due to the actions of or damages caused by that registrant. - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event. - Read the event description carefully for additional information, and contact the trip leader(s) with any questions. * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events. | |||||||
| Cost & Payment: | |||||||
| Member Cost: | | $25.00/Person | |||||
| Cost Includes: | | A non-refundable AOC Service Fee $25 required by AOC. The payment due date is May, 1, 2021. If you miss the payment due date, you will be moved back to the waiting list. | |||||
| Payment Cut Off: | | Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, May 1 2021. | |||||
| Make a Payment: | | Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW. | |||||
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy. *Note: There is no refund for cancellation. | |||||||
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