Acadia Hikes: Two peaks, two stunning views from Parkman Mountain-Bald Peak

Wondering where to hike at Acadia National Park this weekend? Parkman Mountain-Bald Peak is a moderate-strenuous hike that covers two peaks. It clocks in at just under 3 miles.

A rock pile called a Bates cairn marks the Bald Peak Trail on Sunday in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. The cairn's specific design was developed by Waldron Bates, a man who built many of the park's original trails in the early 1900s. Aislinn Sarnacki | BDN

A rock pile called a Bates cairn marks the Bald Peak Trail on Sunday in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. The cairn’s specific design was developed by Waldron Bates, a man who built many of the park’s original trails in the early 1900s. Aislinn Sarnacki | BDN

With two peaks that both rise more than 900 feet above sea level, this hike includes some short, steep sections that require hand-over-foot climbing, as well as high rocks and exposed tree roots.

But the payoff is worth it. Located in Acadia National Park, the mountains both provide panoramic views of the stunning landscape of MDI and the nearby ocean, dotted with smaller islands.

For full details about this hike, visit Act Out with Aislinn’s 1-minute hike: Parkman Mountain-Bald Peak, Acadia National Park.

Aislinn Sarnacki

About Aislinn Sarnacki

Aislinn is a Bangor Daily News reporter for the Outdoors pages, focusing on outdoor recreation and Maine wildlife. Visit her main blog at actoutwithaislinn.bangordailynews.com.