The Cadillac North Ridge Trail is almost entirely downhill and exposed rock. Trail Stats: Distance: Approx. Trails: Kebo Brook Trail -> Cadillac North Ridge Trail. 4 miles. This is a moderately difficult, highly trafficked, 4.67-mile in-and-out trail. The trailhead is located directly across from a small parking area on the left-hand side of the Park Loop Road. The shuttle busses do not run to the Cadillac Mountain summit, and the shortest route to a shuttle stop is to retrace your steps back down the North Ridge Trail. It features a steady gain up Cadillac, gorgeous views, and is just an all around fun trail. Trail type: Out & back. West Face Trail â 3.1 Miles | 1,309 Feet Elevation Gain Dogs: We did see a ⦠Big kids only for sure. If you continue north on this trail, you'll reach the summit of Cadillac Mountain. Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. North Ridge Trail â 4.4 Miles | 1,530 Feet Elevation Gain. From the trailhead follow the blue blazes and rock cairns that mark the trail. The North Ridge Trail is probably the most popular option up to the summit. Now all that remains is to get back down. Follow the blazes across paths and exposed granite while you steadily climb. Cadillac North Ridge Trail is one of several options to hike up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park. Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail A Forest setting opening to a gentle granite ascent - Located 100 feet south of Blackwoods Campground entrance (Route 3) - 7.4 miles/11.8 km Champlain Mountain - Beachcroft Trail Rocky open slops - Parking at north end of The Tarn (Route 3) - 2.4 miles/3.8 km Elevation: Approx 1,118 feet. The grade is easy, gaining 325' in the first 3/4 mile. Note that the Summit Road also heads up the north ridge of the mountain, and the road is within hearing distance, and in sight of, the trail ⦠Some steep sections that take a little climbing down and care for footing (can get slick when wet) exist, but mostly it's a much easier trip than the way up. There is a road to the top, and it may be quite crowded during peak season (it's a popular destination for tourist buses). Trail Map. The North Ridge Trail heads south and is blazed blue. There are many other trails that intersect Cadillac North Ridge Trail one can choose from for additional hiking options. The trail heads for both are near the beginning of the Park Loop Road, which makes this hike a great place to start your day in Acadia. Difficulty: Easy-Intermediate. Trails. I recommend parking at the North Ridge Trail head and walking down the road to the Gorge Path to ascend via this trail. Directions Take I ⦠From the brilliant blue of Eagle Lake to the west, to the village of Bar Harbor and the islands offshore to the north, to Dorr Mountain in the east, hikers can see it all on the Cadillac North Ridge Trail, one of the most popular mountain hikes in Acadia National Park. Kids: Itâs icy and sketchy in the winter, so the whine factor is likely high. 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