Cadillac Mountain Summit Loop and Drive Down - Maine, Acadia National Park

Cadillac Mountain Summit Loop and Drive Down - Maine, Acadia National Park

Cadillac Mountain is a popular destination for visitors to Acadia National Park. Accessible by car, it is the highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S., and offers magnificent views of a glaciated coastal and island landscape. The short, paved Cadillac Summit Loop Trail, interpretive waysides, restrooms, and gift shop are located at the summit.

Cadillac Mountain is one of the best spots in Acadia National Park Maine.

Acadia National Park has endless things to do, but catching a sunrise a top Cadillac Mountain is a special experience. Towering 1,530 feet tall, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. And the views of Acadia National Park from the summit are breathtaking.

People have enjoyed the spectacular views from Cadillac Mountain (formerly Green Mountain) for thousands of years, as this area is the homeland of the Wabanaki people. European settlement on Mount Desert Island begin in the 1600s, and soon after the summit was used for mapping the coastline. By the late-1800s, Cadillac Mountain was a popular destination for tourists.

The early 20th century marked a shift towards preservation efforts of the summit. It was purchased by the Hancock County Trustees for Public Reservations in 1908, and became part of the original land acreage of Sieur de Monts National Monument, what later became Acadia National Park.

Vehicle reservations are required for Cadillac Summit Road from May 25 through Oct 22. Vehicle reservations must be purchased on Recreation.gov in advance of your visit to Cadillac Mountain. Starting on Feb 25, vehicle reservations are sold on a rolling basis. Thirty percent of vehicle reservations are made available 90 days ahead of each date. The remaining 70 percent are released at 10 am ET two days ahead.

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