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Summary: You will start the trail by climbing a carefully placed set of stairs that extends for about 3/4 of a mile up until the Huguenot head area. From there you will have to steeply climb Champlain Mountain. Be careful when it is wet as it may get slightly slippery. Once on the top of Champlain mountain you will enjoy great views. Take trails in the right direction twice (you do not want to return yet, and you do not want to take a Precipice Trail yet... or do you?) Continue on the blue marked trail towards The Basin. You will enjoy ridge views of both sides (the Atlantic, and the Mt. Desert Island of Acadia National Park). This views will continue up until you get to The Basin, a beaver "improved" pond. At this point you have many options. You can continue to Halfway Mt. You can try the Beehive trails. Or you may want to turn back using Champlain Mt trail all the way to the Loop Rd. Return to car via Loop Rd. Trailhead: On Rt 3, about 2 miles south of downtown Bar Harbor. The parking area will be on the west (left if you come from north). It will be right north of The Tarn pond. You will have to carefully cross the road to start the hike on the east side of the road. (Lat:44.3597 Lon:-68.20553) Trail Guides for Champlain Mt. - Acadia National Park: Acadia - The Soul of a National Park by Steve Perrin (North Atlantic Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Acadia National Park, Box 177, Bar Harbor ME 04609-177 (207)-288-3338 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jose Anes, who has posted 25 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Maine Hiking, Maine Trails, Maine Hikes, Hancock County Hiking, Hancock County Trails, Hancock County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
