288' Up 2h 30m, Clear trail - ladder is rickety but firm. Amazing views throughout the hike! 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! This trail is not suitable for small children or visitors who are sensitive to heights or exposure. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. • A local recommended an easier path back which I took. 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. Not the highest or most glamorous mountain climb but very rewarding. • There are 2-3 ladder/rung climbing parts, but not nearly as scary as the Beehive Trail. • BUY PHOTO: The Dorr Mountain summit marker has an unusually large pile of rocks! Le sentier est principalement utilisé pour la randonnée et sa meilleure utilisation est de avril à octobre. The ladder portion was killer but fun! 657' Up Acadia National Park charges a fee to enter. The trail is 90% rock stairs, 5% large, sloping rocks, 3% ladders and 2% flat. Hiked up Kebo then on to Dorr Mt via the Northridge trail. 2h 40m, Great hike, lots of good lookouts and stopping spots • 364.43 m Up 3.3mi, Awesome hike! Very pretty on the flat sections too. This trail was pretty strenuous to say the least. So fun and beautiful. 1h 36m, I loved this trail! 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. Dorr Mountain Trail is a strenuous climb with lots of boulder scrambling over steep grades. 1,420' Down would like to hike it during the day sometime! Hier kann hervorragend gewandert werden. Shortly before reaching the summit, you’ll come to the 4 way intersections where all Dorr Mountain trails converge. 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. — • BUY PHOTO: The intersection of four trails on top of Dorr Mountain! A must do when visiting Acadia, Steep with what feels like a millions steps but well worth the effort! If you are entering on foot, horse, or bike the fee is $15 per person. A great trailside view north with the Porcupines in the distance. 8.55 m Down, 5.2 mi Just two ladders and 1-2 iron rung spots. 1h 35m, Fun hike! Beautiful water views at the top, along with Cadillac! 2h 09m, 3.2mi This trail has all the features you would want out of a coast New England hike! • Something else? 40h 00m, Super windy at the top! Took it slow and steady in this heat going up the steps...loved the section on ladders and between boulders. Recommend the full loop as the scenery changes and is quiet beautiful to walk along the pond on the way down. 3.4mi 0.8mi This route features one of the most interesting sections of trail in the whole park. The Ladder Trail quickly gains elevation with steps that follow a fracture line up the mountain. 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. • One of the coolest trails we’ve ever hiked. Hiked down to the Notch and took the Notch trail back to the car. Due to heavy rains that day the trail was flooded but we still had an amazing time. Mount Desert Island Tourism; Mount Desert Island Hotels; Mount Desert Island Bed and Breakfast; Mount Desert Island Vacation Rentals; Mount Desert Island Vacation Packages 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. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. The ladders felt safe and are not hanging over a cliff. Awesome looking rock formations! Gorgeous views throughout the hike. 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 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. Bring plenty of water. — 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. — Loved every step! Gravel roadside parking just south of the Tarn (lake) on Route 3 (south of the Sieur de Monts Park Entrance). 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. Mostly large granite steps. 656' Down The summit of Dorr mountain does offer really nice views of Caddilac Mountain and Bar Harbor. There’s plenty of stairs on your way up to the summit but the views are worth it. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Loved it! The views are good but not entirely sure it was worth the effort. 1.9 km Absolutely beautiful views! 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. This is the trail for you! Cadillac Mountain is located on Mount Desert Island, within Acadia National Park, in the U.S. state of Maine. The views at the top are … Watch Queue Queue Begin the descent down Dorr South Ridge Trail for 1.2 miles through a forested area. 3mi, Disappointed. 1,430' Down Good view of the bay and of the ocean! Er führt entlang eines Sees, durch schönen Wald und es gibt schöne Wildblumen und oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. 87.74 m Up We didn't met a soul on the Kebo/North ridge Trails, but the Notch Trail was group after group of hikers. " DORR MOUNTAIN via LADDER TRAIL: Trail Description Photos 1 2. later afternoon a quick hike, looped with other trail to Dorr mountain. You can also purchase a park specific annual pass for $55. The trail combines with several other area trails all headed toward the summit. This was an intense, awesome trail. Lots of stairs on the first part. 5.3mi Lots of stairs. Definitely steep with lots and lots of rocky steps. 5.5 km • The ladder trail has... well, ladders. We went 4.2 miles total. The latter rungs were scary for children but I found them very cool. Spam? what a surprise. NOT OKAY! Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail est un sentier en boucle de 2.7 miles très fréquenté situé près de Bar Harbor, Maine. 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. One of my favorite trails around - love bringing friends and family on their first visit to Acadia. Head south on this road and look for the Dorr Mountain Trailhead Pull-off Parking Area just past the south end of The Tarn. This is about an injury or accident • 1,196' Up Caution if wet - you do need to walk straight up on rocks that if wet will have little traction. Dorr Mountain is the second highest peak in Acadia National Park and is located on Mount Desert Island. Trail. This trail was not crowded either and is definitely a lesser known gem at acadia. Taking other people's content (text, photos, etc) without permission is a copyright violation and Just two ladders and 1-2 iron rung spots. Great views, but definitely not kidding when they say it’s a climb! 8.9 km 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. Once you’ve enjoyed this beautiful mountain pond continue your hike at the south end and pick up Ladder Trail. There are a couple of trail junctions, but just keep following the signs for Dorr Mountain! Made for a nice longer, less steep way down. Despite its ominous name, this trail is a bit less exposed and intimidating than the Beehive or Precipice Trail. going ladder trail up was mostly stairs with a few well planned ladder sections. 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. Beautifully maintained and unique. 1,430' Up The view from the top is wonderful, but you’ll have to work hard to be able to enjoy it. All in all I am glad to say I was able to experience it and I can say I’ve done it. Note: the descent to / ascent from the Gorge Trail is particularly This will carry you to the summit of Dorr Mountain. 3.4mi, We left Cadillac Mtn on a connector route to Dorr Mtn. • The views getting up mostly look over a road which wasn’t amazing. 1h 45m, Create Recommended Route or Cadillac Mountain is situated 3600 feet west of Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail… Great challenge...got the blood circulating!! 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. probably not the best if heights give you a scare! Land Manager: NPS - Acadia National Park, 1.2 mi The Ladder Trail was the most exercise I got during my whole trip. 317.94 m Down, 2.5 mi Should re-name as step trail. Many rocks and large rock faces going down. 87.64 m Down, 5.5 mi 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 … 288' Down Great hike and very fun ladder sections, offers great views throughout the climb. 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. 8.3 km I think it’s time I purchased new hiking shoes. The. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. you don't want to miss this hike! Too few ladders. To access this loop hike, head off the Park Loop Road at Sieur de Monts onto State Route 3. Please explain. 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. Trails were well marked and in excellent condition. Loved this ladder trail! 4.1 km 435.88 m Down. This video is unavailable. it was exactly like using a stair master at the gym, but with a rock staircase and a wonderful view at the top. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. Is fairly challenging throughout but well worth it! 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. 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. An iron ladder leads to the next layer of granite. Great and fun trail! Not for the faint of heart. 3h 50m, We took a little wrong turn and ended up walking the last bit on the road to the car. You can approach this path from several directions. 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. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from April until October. At the trail junction, turn left and continue for .1 miles to reach the summit of Dorr Mountain. Excellent hike! If you are interested I would say go the opposite direction that AllTrails shows and it will be a much easier hike. The ladder trail is steep and a good work out. There are no less than seven trails up Dorr, each with its special charm. — About 0.75 miles up, you start to get a good view of the water and the views only get better from there. Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail, ME Latitude: 44.3531354 Longitude: -68.2102907 County: Hancock Area: Seal Harbor Elevation: 274 meters - 899 feet Pretty steep for a good part of the way up, especially closer to the top. I still liked it though! 8.91 m Up • Parked at the Notch Trail parking and walked the loop road to the Kebo Mountain trail head. 29' Up Definitely steep with lots and lots of rocky steps. Make sure you’re wearing shoes w good grip! Dorr Mountain Ladder Trail ist ein 2.7 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Bar Harbor, Maine. Going down Schiff path was easy enough. You could also just go down the way you game which is shorter however much more difficult. Good shoes recommend in all cases. We did Dorr mountain via the Ladder trail and having done the Beehive trail thought it would be similar - nope! Once you get past the initial steps and get to the ladder it is smooth sailing. To start: Dorr Mountain It always sounds like a great idea before the hike begins. 11.1 km Dorr Mountain Summit. 1,043' Up Took us a little longer to navigate the slippery rocks but we did it in 2.5 hours. 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. — Don’t make the same mistake and hike this during rain showers. — There are several other trails on the mountain and all of them are blazed in blue so be careful not to get off track. came down this trail in the dark. The entire trail is lined with stone, which is really amazing. Slipped on one going down and only got a few cuts luckily. 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