Cadillac Mountain Sunrise
Easy📸 Sightseeing

Cadillac Mountain Sunrise

Acadia National Park

Distance
0.5 mi
Elevation
50 ft
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
June – October

About This Trail

Watch the first sunrise in the United States from the summit of Cadillac Mountain — the highest point on the Atlantic coast.

What You Need

Permit Required

Check recreation.gov for availability and lottery dates

Parking & Access

Arrive early for parking, especially on weekends. Trailhead at (44.352, -68.226)

Ratings

Scenery
10/10
Difficulty
1/10
Crowds
8/10

Community Tips

1

Vehicle reservation required (recreation.gov)

2

Arrive 30+ min before sunrise

3

Bring layers — it's windy and cold at the top

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