We stayed on the southwest side -- on the coast west of Bernard. I marked it in red. The two red X's indicate the mountains we climbed. (click on map to enlarge)

If you want to know more about Mount Desert Island/Acadia National Park, click here .


This island is very much geared for tourists. You can drive up Cadillac Mountain and there is a souvenier shop at the top, for crying out loud. Bar Harbor is full of gift shops, and the routes are lined with antique shops. But, the landscape is beautiful just the same. Fortunately, the side we stayed on is less developed, and we were privileged to be guests of a prominent Massachusetts family who own 600 acres, and has kept every inch of it natural. I must say, though, that we as a group are spoiled by Northern Maine and it's peace and tranquility and ruggedness. Our party has agreed ..... we are going back to Northern Maine next September and climbing Mt. Katahdin. It's NOT going to be easy.