Dorr Mountain is the second highest peak in Acadia National Park and is located on Mount Desert Island. it was exactly like using a stair master at the gym, but with a rock staircase and a wonderful view at the top. Strenuous because of the steep climb up the stairs but not very technical, only about 2 small sets of ladders to climb. 1,043' Down Made for a nice longer, less steep way down. Lots of stairs on the first part. This route features one of the most interesting sections of trail in the whole park. Great hike and very fun ladder sections, offers great views throughout the climb. Length 2.7 miElevation gain 1131 ftRoute type Loop Er führt entlang eines Sees, durch schönen Wald und es gibt schöne Wildblumen und oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. Going around the ladder trail will add a bit of distance but the ladder trail is pretty steep so going around might be easier overall even if the distance is a bit longer. — Excellent hike! Definitely steep with lots and lots of rocky steps. 288' Up Cadillac Mountain is situated 3600 feet west of Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail… — The ladders felt safe and are not hanging over a cliff. The summit of Dorr mountain does offer really nice views of Caddilac Mountain and Bar Harbor. 2h 30m, Clear trail - ladder is rickety but firm. Not for the faint of heart. Hiked down to the Notch and took the Notch trail back to the car. Parked at the Notch Trail parking and walked the loop road to the Kebo Mountain trail head. Amazing views throughout the hike! Being a jerk / offensive? It may be hard to find so look for the red tags on the trees. The latter rungs were scary for children but I found them very cool. 1h 45m, Create Recommended Route or The views getting up mostly look over a road which wasn’t amazing. The Dorr Mountain South Ridge Loop features panoramic views of Mount Desert Island from the top of Dorr Mountain, while offering a beautiful hike along a stream and forested valleys. The. Great views, but definitely not kidding when they say it’s a climb! We took the ladder trail to Schiff trail on the way up and took Schiff to Kurt Diederich’s Climb to the Kane Path for the descent. 200.12 m Up • The view from the top is wonderful, but you’ll have to work hard to be able to enjoy it. Loved it! NOT OKAY! 3.4mi Thought it was going to rain later in the day but it also ended up raining while we were at the top. Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail is a 2.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Bar Harbor, Maine that features a lake and is rated as difficult. This trail is not suitable for small children or visitors who are sensitive to heights or exposure. going ladder trail up was mostly stairs with a few well planned ladder sections. 3.4mi I still liked it though! The other reviewer isn’t kidding about there being 1000+ steps. 87.74 m Up Hiked up for the sunset. • — Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail, ME Latitude: 44.3531354 Longitude: -68.2102907 County: Hancock Area: Seal Harbor Elevation: 274 meters - 899 feet Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail is a 4.3 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Bar Harbor, Maine that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Land Manager: NPS - Acadia National Park, 1.2 mi 200.01 m Down, 6.9 mi 1,043' Up would like to hike it during the day sometime! 0.8mi However after the great fire it was not restored and became lost. Be sure to make the hike an up and back hike rather than a loop unless you’re looking to tack on some extra mileage, Dorr Mountain North Ridge Trail to Ladder Trail, A. Murray Young Path via Canon Brook and Dorr South Ridge Trail, Canon Brook, Cadillac South Ridge and Dorr Mountain South Ridge Trail Loop, Precipice, Orange and Black and Champlain North Ridge Trail Loop, Beachcroft Path and Champlain North Ridge Trail, Cannon Brook, Cadillac South Ridge and Ladder Trail, Homans Path to Kane Path to Wild Gardens Path Loop, Precipice, Orange, Black Path and Schooner Head Loop, Dorr, Cadillac, Pemetic and Dike Peak Loop, Dorr Mountain via Wild Gardens to Schiff to Emery Path, Champlain Mountain, Orange and Black Path, and Schooner Head Path to Sand Beach. So fun and beautiful. • • Fees are $30 per vehicle or $25 per motorcycle. Don’t make the same mistake and hike this during rain showers. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. 87.64 m Down, 5.5 mi Hiked up Kebo then on to Dorr Mt via the Northridge trail. • Dorr Mountain, Acadia National Park: See 43 reviews, articles, and 51 photos of Dorr Mountain, ranked No.15 on Tripadvisor among 25 attractions in Acadia National Park. The views at the top are … 4mi • Acadia National Park charges a fee to enter. Is fairly challenging throughout but well worth it! There are no less than seven trails up Dorr, each with its special charm. Review of Dorr Mountain Reviewed July 3, 2014 I took the Ladder Trail up to the summit of Dorr Mountain and I would never trade my experience for anything! 656' Down 3.4mi One of my favorite trails around - love bringing friends and family on their first visit to Acadia. 4.1 km But the most amazing trial is the Homuns It was built in the early years of 1900 and was the favorite of Dorr, one of the early movers behind the trail system. Enjoyed lunch on… There is one (maybe two) iron rung ladders and about a million steep stone steps - it was pretty brutal but if you just take your time then it is do-able and will … The trail is 90% rock stairs, 5% large, sloping rocks, 3% ladders and 2% flat. 8.55 m Down, 5.2 mi 1h 36m, I loved this trail! Begin the descent down Dorr South Ridge Trail for 1.2 miles through a forested area. There are 2-3 ladder/rung climbing parts, but not nearly as scary as the Beehive Trail. We did Dorr mountain via the Ladder trail and having done the Beehive trail thought it would be similar - nope! Great challenge...got the blood circulating!! An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. Once you’ve enjoyed this beautiful mountain pond continue your hike at the south end and pick up Ladder Trail. 1.9 km Absolutely beautiful views! 8.91 m Up what a surprise. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. Spam? This video is unavailable. Overview Named after the "Father of Acadia", George Dorr, Dorr Mountain provides hikers with all the views afforded by its more popular neighbor but without the same level of traffic. Excellent hike! If you’re in the mood to climb Dorr, this short, classic, iron rung ladder trail offers the most exciting and fun route to the top. The ladder trail has... well, ladders. 3h 50m, We took a little wrong turn and ended up walking the last bit on the road to the car. Make sure you’re wearing shoes w good grip! The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Gorgeous views throughout the hike. Please explain. Looking at the imposing east face of Dorr Mountain from the trailhead. 28' Down Just two ladders and 1-2 iron rung spots. At the base of the mountain, turn left at the intersection with Canon Brook Trail. Good shoes recommend in all cases. The Ladder Trail quickly gains elevation with steps that follow a fracture line up the mountain. 5.3mi This will carry you to the summit of Dorr Mountain. Gorgeous views throughout the hike. A local recommended an easier path back which I took. I unfortunately can’t speak for the views at the top because the clouds hung so low that you couldn’t really see anything, however there was a few points close to the top where we could see some nice views as well as when going down the long way which was much more relaxed than going up. The first .5 miles is completely vertical you will be doing A LOT of stairs throughout the whole trip both on the way up and back down. 435.88 m Down. • You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Dorr Mountain Summit. Still a fun hike, but be prepared for some climbing. 8.9 km 1,430' Down This is about an injury or accident — Continue for 1 mile along a fairly level path. • Definitely steep with lots and lots of rocky steps. Note: the descent to / ascent from the Gorge Trail is particularly The ladder trail is steep and a good work out. I think it’s time I purchased new hiking shoes. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Lots of stairs. 432.91 m Down, 3.4 mi Straight down rock scrambling and back up. BUY PHOTO: The intersection of four trails on top of Dorr Mountain! Cadillac Mountain is located on Mount Desert Island, within Acadia National Park, in the U.S. state of Maine. About 0.75 miles up, you start to get a good view of the water and the views only get better from there. 1h 35m, Fun hike! Its rocky, open summit offers some of the park’s best views of the islands to the east, not to mention a great view of the town of Bar Harbor to the northeast. To access this loop hike, head off the Park Loop Road at Sieur de Monts onto State Route 3. • Awesome looking rock formations! It was less steep but added another half mile to the return trip. Beautifully maintained and unique. Loved every step! 3mi, Disappointed. Trails were well marked and in excellent condition. Dorr Mountain has four separate trails that lead up to the summit, but the most interesting route is known as the Ladder Trail--a challenging trail that works its way up the steep east face with the help of a few ladders and iron rungs. 5.5 km Dorr Mountain Trail is a strenuous climb with lots of boulder scrambling over steep grades. Just two ladders and 1-2 iron rung spots. Second hike of the day for me so I was a little tired. — The Ladder Trail Loop features a trail with three short ladders that lead to the summit of Dorr Mountain with panoramic views of Mount Desert Island, the ocean, and the outer islands. Head south on this road and look for the Dorr Mountain Trailhead Pull-off Parking Area just past the south end of The Tarn. • Watch Queue Queue Due to heavy rains that day the trail was flooded but we still had an amazing time. We didn't met a soul on the Kebo/North ridge Trails, but the Notch Trail was group after group of hikers. " • Le sentier longe un lac et sa difficulté est évaluée comme difficile. Took it slow and steady in this heat going up the steps...loved the section on ladders and between boulders. Mount Desert Island Tourism; Mount Desert Island Hotels; Bed and Breakfast Mount Desert Island; Mount Desert Island Holiday Rentals; Mount Desert Island Holiday Packages 40h 00m, Super windy at the top! Something else? 11.1 km A must do when visiting Acadia, Steep with what feels like a millions steps but well worth the effort! Going down Schiff path was easy enough. This is the trail for you! The trail combines with several other area trails all headed toward the summit. There’s plenty of stairs on your way up to the summit but the views are worth it. you don't want to miss this hike! If you are interested I would say go the opposite direction that AllTrails shows and it will be a much easier hike. Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail ist ein 2.7 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Bar Harbor, Maine. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. • Caution if wet - you do need to walk straight up on rocks that if wet will have little traction. The Ladder Trail was the most exercise I got during my whole trip. There are also some great overlooks, steep cliffs, slanting rock faces, and … Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail est un sentier en boucle de 2.7 miles très fréquenté situé près de Bar Harbor, Maine. Recommend the full loop as the scenery changes and is quiet beautiful to walk along the pond on the way down. You could also just go down the way you game which is shorter however much more difficult. Dorr Mountain : SummitPost.org : Climbing, hiking, mountaineering. 364.43 m Up Kebo Mountain and Dorr North Ridge Trails is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Bar Harbor, Maine that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The entire trail is lined with stone, which is really amazing. 2h 09m, 3.2mi Should re-name as step trail. 1,196' Up — 8.3 km This was an intense, awesome trail. later afternoon a quick hike, looped with other trail to Dorr mountain. Very pretty on the flat sections too. An iron ladder leads to the next layer of granite. probably not the best if heights give you a scare! Pretty steep for a good part of the way up, especially closer to the top. One of the coolest trails we’ve ever hiked. There are a couple of trail junctions, but just keep following the signs for Dorr Mountain! The views are good but not entirely sure it was worth the effort. There are several other trails on the mountain and all of them are blazed in blue so be careful not to get off track. Too few ladders. 3.3mi, Awesome hike! Hier kann hervorragend gewandert werden. To start: Dorr Mountain It always sounds like a great idea before the hike begins. 317.8 m Up 3.4mi, We left Cadillac Mtn on a connector route to Dorr Mtn. Slipped on one going down and only got a few cuts luckily. Many rocks and large rock faces going down. came down this trail in the dark. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. It is very steep, but mostly stair-step boulders. Once you get past the initial steps and get to the ladder it is smooth sailing. If you are entering on foot, horse, or bike the fee is $15 per person. 29' Up 288' Down Gravel roadside parking just south of the Tarn (lake) on Route 3 (south of the Sieur de Monts Park Entrance). We went 4.2 miles total. 435.87 m Up Mostly large granite steps. The ladder portion was killer but fun! Loved this ladder trail! BUY PHOTO: The Dorr Mountain summit marker has an unusually large pile of rocks! Took us a little longer to navigate the slippery rocks but we did it in 2.5 hours. — 1,420' Down A great trailside view north with the Porcupines in the distance. Beautiful water views at the top, along with Cadillac! To your right is the North Ridge Trail, straight ahead is the Cadillac – Dorr connector trail, and to your left, the trail you’ll follow briefly is the South Ridge Trail to Dorr Mountain’s summit. Overall this hike was definitely a workout, we did it as our second summit of the day but going back would have it as our first. Le sentier est principalement utilisé pour la randonnée et sa meilleure utilisation est de avril à octobre. Awesome looking rock formations! 317.94 m Down, 2.5 mi This trail was pretty strenuous to say the least. Great and fun trail! DORR MOUNTAIN via LADDER TRAIL: Trail Description Photos 1 2. This trail has all the features you would want out of a coast New England hike! 2h 40m, Great hike, lots of good lookouts and stopping spots — Training for a triathlon? Love this quick hike! The Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail is one of the oldest trails that utilizes stone steps, while also using three separate metal ladders to climb up massive granite boulders to the top of Dorr Mountain. 1,430' Up Not the highest or most glamorous mountain climb but very rewarding. Mount Desert Island Tourism; Mount Desert Island Hotels; Mount Desert Island Bed and Breakfast; Mount Desert Island Vacation Rentals; Mount Desert Island Vacation Packages Overall it’s mostly about stairs for the first half mile till the trail intersection, then it’s a standard marked trail with some rocks to navigate. DORR MOUNTAIN via LADDER TRAIL: Trail Description Photos 1 2. At the trail junction, turn left and continue for .1 miles to reach the summit of Dorr Mountain. This trail was not crowded either and is definitely a lesser known gem at acadia. 657' Up All in all I am glad to say I was able to experience it and I can say I’ve done it. Despite its ominous name, this trail is a bit less exposed and intimidating than the Beehive or Precipice Trail. Trail. Bring plenty of water. You can approach this path from several directions. Shortly before reaching the summit, you’ll come to the 4 way intersections where all Dorr Mountain trails converge. 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