All of the bus tours drop tourists off at the main lot at the top, so this spot is usually a lot less crowded.ĭon't forget that this is Maine, and even the warmest of summer days are still usually chilly in the morning, and on top of Cadillac Mountain you can expect it to be at least 10 degrees F cooler, with wind common. You can park in this lot and hike around with views of the surrounding mountains. If you really want a more secluded area to photograph the views from the top of the mountain, turn left right before the main parking lot at the top into the second overflow lot before the bathrooms/store. To get to the top of Cadillac, you'll need to drive along the Park Loop Road to Cadillac Summit Road, which brings you straight to the parking lot at the summit. Between October and March, it is the first place to view the sunrise in the. There will be cars and cars of people who come up to the mountain for just a few minutes to say they saw the sunrise here-find some seclusion and stay awhile, as eventually it clears out once the sun is above the horizon. Sunrise on Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard. You'll want to plan to be on Cadillac Mountain 15-20 minutes before the actual sunrise, if you're hoping for a good spot, and it gets crowded surprisingly fast for such an early time. Once you pick a day, make sure you check the sunrise time it usually ranges between 5:30 and 6:10 in July and August, with the summer solstice being the earliest in June. Acadia sees quite a bit of fog, especially during the summer months, so be sure to pick a day that looks clear, or as clear as possible (However, don't be discouraged if all you have are foggy/cloudy days on the weather report-seeing the fog here is awesome in it's own way, and watching it roll off the mountain is also great for photos). If you plan on catching the sunrise here during your time in Acadia, be sure to scour weather reports and look at the details by the hour. At 1,532 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard, and because of it's close proximity to the ocean, it feels even higher than inland mountain tops. Not only is it awesome to catch the first sunrise in the U.S., but the views from Cadillac Mountain are unparalleled. Seeing the sunrise on top of Cadillac Mountain is an absolute must when in Acadia National Park. Beautiful panoramic views over Bar Harbor and Frenchman Bay. at the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard. Shortly before the sun popped up over the horizon Eric got down on one knee and asked Catie to marry him.Catch the first rays of sun in the U. Thankfully Catie’s friend was also on hand for the surprise so she was able to confirm that the couple I was pointing my camera at was in fact, Eric and Catie. Both from the person doing the asking and also me! Making sure I’m in the right place, the lighting is right, etc is a tricky job. These two are amazing! Not only did they just get into Bar Harbor the day before, they didn’t plan on driving up, Eric and Catie hiked up for sunrise!Īs with any surprise proposal there’s a whole bunch of nerves happening right before the question is popped.
Yes Cadillac Mountain summit is a bit busier than other areas of the park, but honestly, with the new reservation system for parking it didn’t feel nearly as busy as before they did reservations and you couldn’t even get up the road with all the crazy parking everywhere.Įric contacted me many many months ago to start planning his adventurous proposal and I can’t believe he kept the secret for so long! Him and Catie are big fans of visiting as many national parks as possible so when they ended up with two friends weddings back to back in the New England area it was a perfect time to plan his surprise proposal in the middle in Acadia. The quietness of being out in the park that early is so worth it. Available in a range of colours and styles for men.
There’s been just a few sunrises in the park - which if you’re familiar with our summer sunrises - means we are out on the trail at 3am (or earlier if there’s a hike). Shop high-quality unique Cadillac Mountain Sunrise T-Shirts designed and sold by independent artists. We have spent a LOT of time in Acadia National Park this year and we aren’t mad about it one bit.
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