REaltively easy hike, unfortunately we were fogged in after a clear start so views were limited. On the way down the trail got quite busy, it appears that in busy season the trail might be overcrowded
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For most people, Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail is a moderate hike, not an easy one. I would advise against it for anyone with heart disease or other serious health problems. Our hike began with an unexpected could cover, but it was a surprisingly warm November day. The hike starts off with a very short connector trail to the lay by parking by Route 3, then intersects with the Canon Brook Trail. Shortly afterwards the trail turns into a very long, steep staircase of granite steps, which are in good condition, but not evenly formed like stairs in a modern building. There are a couple places where steel ladders allow hikers to get over short cliffs faces, and then the trail becomes less steep as it approaches the summit. The clouds began to break as we reached the peak, but a strong wind had us looking for a sheltered place to eat our lunch. No one else was on the mountaintop while we were there. Descending via the Dorr Mountain South Ridge Trail in the strengthening sun was very pleasant. Then we took the Canon Brook Trail back towards the parking area, which passes close by a couple ponds. We saw our first other hiker of the day on this trail, and he was going up it as we came down. A connector trail at the intersection of the Kane Path and the Canon Brook Trail has a lovely new footbridge going by a beaver dam. We walked out on this to get a lovely view up the The Gorge towards Huguenot Head and Mount Champlain. Continuing along the Kane Path we completed our loop hike. Overall a good short workout, and not overcrowded like many other hikes in Acadia can be.
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Awesome views, steep at points with several places handhold or foothold steps down the mountain. Doable as there were hikers carrying young children and dogs, but definitely a hike for the nimble.
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Nice hike up rock stairs and 3-4 sets of ladders built into the rock face. Definitely recommend ascending from the East vs descending this way. Beautiful views of the ocean looking south on the descent.
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Love this hike and the 360 view from the summits! I would say the trail was pretty moderate for the most part with the exception of the Jordan Cliffs trail which was basically rock climbing on a cliff. Highly recommend the hike!
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Difficult ascents up Cadillac and Pemetic Mountains make this a challenging loop. Great for those in training for something harder, for those who are in good shape, but too strenuous for people who are unfit. Potentially treacherous in bad weather. Excellent views from granite ledges, some tree cover. Blueberries may be present in August for snacking. Bring a camera, lots of water and some food.
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Easy going to start west along eagle lake, then a slow turn up to the bubbles car park, very steep to the top of pemetic then a nice gradual hike along the north ridge trail back to the car park
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Beautiful loop! I went early morning and it was stunning with very few other hikers.
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Awesome hike. Up and down plenty of rock stairs Beautiful views. Loved it
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Lovely bike ride over Acadia’s carriage roads after walking the bikes up through the trail from Bar Harbor Motel. Also took a little walk to view Duck Brook under the bridge.
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Viewed Thunder Hole, walked up to the Beehive, did the Bowl Loop. Lovely.
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Great hike with no real problem areas. A short steep climb at the beginning and some areas of the trail had roots in the path but a good walk.
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