We had worked 8 days in a row, now with one day off and another 6 work days in a row to come, Gary was not ready for any uphill hiking. Fortunately, he was willing to meet me at the top of Cadillac and walk down the south ridge. So once again, I hiked up North Ridge Trail while he caught Oli's Trolley to the top, we met at the summit and hiked down South Ridge Trail to Blackwoods Campground. It was a beautiful day, perfect weather and the summit was packed with people and cars. But as seems usual in Acadia, a short walk on a trail and you find yourself on an uncrowded trail in awesome natural beauty.
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| North Ridge Trail includes good steps |
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| Views of Dorr (left) and Cadillac (right) |
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| Shady paths thru scrub pine and blueberries |
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| More steps |
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| Spectacular views almost at all times |
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| And as you approach the summit, many more people |
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| People strolling around from the summit parking lot |
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| Summit comes into view with people everywhere |
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| Nice view of Dorr Summit rock pile (almost directly in front of Egg Rock Lighthouse in this shot) |
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| Ranger at the Hawk viewing station |
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| Cadillac Mountain on a lovely day |
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| Everyone's enjoying the sunshine |
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| Parking lot is pretty much full |
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| Heading down, the first little scramble |
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| One little rung which is of great assistance |
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| Wild blackberries..what a treat! |
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| Spectacular view over Pemetic, Penobscot and Sargent |
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| Wild blueberries - best ever! |
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| What a fantastic clear day |
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| Enjoying the view |
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| Lookikng towards the southwest, Cranberry Islands |
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| Dorr, Huguenot, and Champlain to the east |
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| Looking back north to the Cadillac summit (far right) |
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| The final mile or so, wooded and shady into Blackwoods |
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| happy to do this trail anytime! |
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