This story was originally published in August 2023.

There’s no such thing as a bad view in Acadia National Park.

With more than 120 miles of hiking trails and 26 mountains to summit within the park, there are countless places to soak in the sights of Mount Desert Island, the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding Maine coast.

And you don’t even have to go in summer to get the best views. In fact, sometimes the bare trees in winter give way to spectacular sights you may otherwise have missed.

We’ve rounded up 20 photos that show just what awaits you on these iconic trails.

The Beehive Trail

Deer Brook Trail, Penobscot Mountain

Norumbega Mountain Trail

Bubble Trail, South Bubble

Gorge Path, Cadillac and Dorr Mountain

Parkman Mountain Trail

Pemetic South Ridge Trail

Jordan Cliffs Tra

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