Sunrise Hike to Cadillac Mountain
Acadia National Park
Trip Highlights
- Highest Peak in Acadia
- Panoramic Sunrise Views
- Views of Gulf of Maine
- Top-shelf Gear & Guide
- Snacks and Picnic Breakfast
- Summit of Mount Dorr
Description
Your guide will meet you in the Sieur de Monts parking area at an agreed upon time well before sunrise. Our hike begins via headlamp along Emery Path, a long rocky staircase, then ascends Dorr Mountain before ascending to Cadillac. Hiking in the dark is peaceful and meditative. The only clues to the wild landscape that surrounds us are the distance sounds of waves crashing into rocks, and the breeze in the treetops. We’ll reach the summit of Cadillac Mountain (at 1,527 feet, the tallest mountain in Acadia National Park) and relax while your guide prepares a delicious picnic breakfast. As the sun rises over Acadia, the landscape will burst to life with dramatic views of the rocky coasts and vibrant deciduous forests of Acadia. These stunning views are the backdrop for our special breakfast, hot tea and coffee. After a leisurely breakfast and ample opportunity to take photos, we’ll take the Dorr North Ridge Trail and follow Jesup Path back down. There’s no rush, and we’ll take our time to soak up the magic of this amazing place as your guide points out distant landmarks, tells you about the local plants and animals, and regales you with the history of the area!
$190-$550 Per Person
Season: Jun-Oct
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
There are some steep, rocky parts that make this hike significantly rugged.
Hiking Distances:
5 miles
Backpack Weight:
8-12 pounds
Terrain:
Significantly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
1500 feet
Heights Exposure:
Moderate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-7 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on significantly rugged terrain
- Hiking with short sections with moderate heights exposure
SOLITUDE LEVEL 1
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
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Rates
- 1 person: $550
- 2 people: $290 per person
- 3 people: $260 per person
- 4-5 people: $215 per person
- 6-7 people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include gratuity for your guide
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
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REQUEST A RESERVATION
This trip is exclusively booked through customer service due to logistics with lodging, permits, staffing, availability, or something else. Please contact us online or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to request a reservation.
Tour dates reflect general availability. You will select your desired hike during the registration process. The season for this hike is June through October.
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What's Included
- Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Trail snacks and a picnic breakfast
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
What's Not Included
- Clothing and personal items
- Water (2 liters capacity)
- Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Food: What to Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
How Do I Register?
Ready to hike? Day hike reservations are made through our Adventure Consultant team. You can click here to get the ball rolling. Our adventure consultants will confirm availability, and if you’re ready to register we’ll email you a link to a registration profile. You’ll have 72 hours to complete your profile (and that of any dependents) and make your payment.
Feel free to call us for more info – we’re here 7 days a week!
Where Do We Meet?
Your guide will meet you in the Sieur de Monts parking area at an agreed upon time. They will reach out approximately 1 week in advance to coordinate the rendezvous time and answer any questions you have.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
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