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The author and family casting shadows atop Acadia National Park’s highest peak. The paved loop trail atop Cadillac Mountain provides a 360-degree view of Mount Desert Island and the surrounding waters and islands. Cadillac rises to 1,530 feet above the sea and can be reached via the picturesque Cadillac Summit Road.
Panoramic Peak
No tour of Acadia or MDI would be complete without a visit to the summit of Cadillac Mountain, either via the curvaceous Cadillac Mountain Road or one of the many hiking trails that converge at the peak (some many miles in length). Cadillac’s views down upon MDI and Acadia are all-encompassing, offering a true panorama of the entire area. While a mere 1,530 feet above sea level, no higher peak along the Atlantic coast exists in the U.S. With parking near the top, the views can be enjoyed while strolling the paved walking path that encircles the peak, offering great photo opportunities in every direction. Unfortunately, over the near century that crowds have flocked to this pinnacle, they’ve not always been good stewards of it. Be sure to stay on-trail
JULY 2019
KING AIR MAGAZINE • 13