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We are pawsitively certain there is no better adventure than here in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. This is a doggy destination that is not only pet-friendly but is one you’ll want to experience, too. Bar Harbor has plenty of places to stay, play and dine with your pup, while Acadia National Park was voted the most dog-friendly national park in New England by Outside Magazine.
Our list of pet-friendly Bar Harbor businesses has the answer for where to sleep, shop and eat with your four-legged family member. Bar Harbor’s even a great place to bring your dog if you’re planning a working vacation. And if you’re looking for ideas for where to walk and hike with your dog, here are just a few to get you started. Please be sure to review the guidelines about enjoying the national park with pets.-
Bar Island Trail
Low-tide walk to wooded island, accessible 1-1/2 hours on either side of low tide.
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Bridge Street off West Street in Bar Harbor
Round-trip distance: 2 miles -
Schooner Head Path
Established path with views of ocean at Schooner Head Overlook, and of forest and mountains.
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Schooner Head Overlook, east of Acadia Entrance Station on one-way park loop road
Round-trip distance: 5.4 miles all the way to Bar Harbor and back, but can turn around sooner -
Compass Harbor Trail
Established dirt path to former site of park founder George B. Dorr’s estate, with a scenic ocean view
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: 1 mile south of Bar Harbor on ME 3, small parking lot on the left after Nannau Wood, a private road
Round-trip distance: 0.8 mile -
Wonderland Trail
Evergreen forest trail to rocky coastline
Difficulty: Very easy
Trailhead: From Southwest Harbor head about 1 mile south on ME 102. Bear left onto ME 102A and follow for 4 miles to Wonderland Trail.
Round-trip distance: 1.4 miles -
Cadillac Summit Loop Trail
Incredible, 360-degree views from the top of Cadillac Mountain along a paved walkway
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Top of Cadillac Summit Road
Round-trip distance: 0.3-mile loop
Enjoy the outdoor beauty that Acadia and Bar Harbor have to offer with your dog. You don’t want to book a trip only to have to leave your best companion behind!
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