2014-05-12 Cadillac Mountain and Bar Island

Truck repair was done this morning, so we finally could head up the winding road to the peak of Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak on the eastern seaboard and, in winter, the first place to see sunrise in the U.S. It is a popular place for sunrise and on a clear day, provides a gorgeous view in all directions.


Can't wait to hike the trails up the mountain. When the free Island Explorer shuttle is running, we can start a hike in one place and finish in another, so there are lots of options up, over and around this peak.
 

There is a short path around the peak of the mountain, providing outstanding views

Looking down towards Bar Harbor


Gary riding the bike down Cadillac Mountain (note he did not ride UP)

 

While checking out the view from Cadillac Mountain, we noticed that the bar leading from Bar Harbor across to Bar Island was exposed by low tide, so we headed to town for the unique experience of driving to the island. There is a short hiking trail on Bar Island, but plan carefully or you'll be stranded when the tide comes in. Just in a half hour, we noticed there was a noticeable reduction in the size of the "bar".
 


driving on the bar

From Bar Island looking back to Bar Harbor

No kidding!

Time to head back

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