Upon reaching the water, the trail loops through a stand of spruce and fir, occasionally providing access to the rocky shoreline. This is a popular birding spot and there is good tidepooling at low tide. When exploring the tidepools keep these safety tips in mind. Geocaching is prohibited within Acadia National Park; however, the park does sponsor an EarthCache Program for those seeking a virtual treasure hunt!
Visit Acadia National Park online for more information or contact:. Just past the town turn left onA. Log in now. Log In. Acadia National Park - Wonderland Trail. Add Trail Log. This is a great stroll to the water's edge. Trail Activity. Nobody knows your skill level better than you. This is important when laying the foundation for your trip Do you live and hike primarily in mountainous terrain and climates, or lower elevation areas?
Hiking on flat terrain for 93 miles is far easier than having to climb up three thousand feet with a full pack day, after day, after day. This sounds like something that should not have to be stated, but we often see hikers going beyond their skill level.
This usually leads to injury, illness, misery and an early end to a long-planned trip. A wilderness permit is required for all overnight camping in the park. Due to high demand during the summer season, it is strongly recommended to make a wilderness permit reservation if you are planning to hike the Wonderland Trail. Thanks for the tips and pictures. Map and compass are not enough in this terrain and the type of weather one experiences there.
Thanks for the great guide as usual Swami! I hiked a section of the WT via walk up permit the other week and just wanted to mention that you do apparently still need a permit for the 3 front country sites.
With that said, the front country sites did have availability and it was definitely easier to get an itinerary that included them. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Email Address. Sign Me Up. Skip to content. Header Toggle. Wonderland Trail Overview Map npmaps. Sunset over Reflection Lakes Approaching Panhandle Gap October Indian Bar October Spray Park Late September Glacier-gazing on the Wonderland Trail.
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Water: Water is plentiful on the Wonderland Trail. But be careful if you are using a filter. Be sure the water you are treating is clear and not cloudy or silty. We recommend a careful read of this page from the National Park Service. But here are a few salient points to remember:. On top of that, the locked-in style might annoy backpackers used to a more relaxed hiking style.
Depending on the season, that could be as much as a ten-to degree temperature difference from night-to-night. So plan your clothing and sleep systems accordingly. Carefully Read the Food Caching Procedures : If hand-delivering, give yourself extra travel time to reach your cache location the day before your hike begins.
If mailing, make sure your cache arrives at least two weeks before your hike begins to allow rangers time to get it set up for you. Make sure you read over the rules. Also, keep in mind that cell service in the park is extremely limited. Official Wonderland Trail Website. General Permit Information.
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