Hemlock Road

  Hemlock Road is a dirt carriage trail and walking path. It is not open to motorized vehicles. To access the trail, park at Sieur de Monts Nature Center. I did this walk in conjunction with the Jessup Path. Late afternoon was a perfect time for this. The best section of the Hemlock Path is […]

Jessup Path

  This is an excellent path! I put this tip in the “things to do” section because of it’s easy access, flat walkway and short distance. The start of the path is at a very popular area, Sieur de Monts Nature Center. Many people are here throughout most of the day because it has many […]

Otter Cliffs

  Otter Cliffs is along the Park Loop road. The loop road is one way here and you will find a large parking area on the right hand side of the road. Be careful crossing the road. Once across the road you will find the Ocean Path and sign directing you right or left. There […]

Dorr Mountain Summit

  The summit of Dorr Mountain can be reached from several different trails. I reached the summit from the south ridge. You can also reach the summit on trails from the north ridge, the Gorge Path and the Schiff Path. The summit is 1270 feet high and has great views of Bar Harbor to the […]

Acadia National Park

The First Eastern National Park Acadia National Park has the honor of being the first national park east of the Mississippi River. On July 8, 1916, the park was made a national monument called Sieur de Monts National Monument. Several years later, on February 26, 1919, the park was made a national park and rename […]

Maine

Angel’s Landing

  Angel’s Landing is one of the highlight hikes in the park and a must do. The Angel’s Landing trail is accessed from the West Rim trail. To access the West Rim trail, take the park shuttle to the “Grotto” stop (number 6). The hike up the West Rim trail is long, steep and exposed […]

Sera Monastery

  This is a huge monastery with a lot of pilgrims. The cobble stone road walking into the monastery is great. There are a number of prayer wheels on the right when you enter.  You are pretty much on your own after you enter. 2013 Update: Its interesting to see they have constructed a new […]

South America

Potala Kora

  Like any other Kora, this one circumnavigates the Potala. Many locals and pilgrims walk or prostrate the Kora daily. Walking in a clockwise direction, people start from either front corner of the Potala. Continue until you reach where you started. In total it is about one mile long with many prayer wheels along the […]