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Acadia National Park Loop Road What is the "Park Loop Road"? The Acadia National Park Loop Road is a 27 mile-long scenic drive. The road offers a spectacular view of the island's coast and inlands. The loop begins at the Visitor Center in Hulls Cove, although it may be entered at many points along its course.
How long does the drive take?
It is possible to completely drive the loop in around an hour, but to really enjoy it allow around 3 hours or more. Parking areas near picturesque overlooks will encourage you to stay longer than you expect. There are also many trails around these overlooks that offer walks with unexpected, magnificent vistas not visible from the roadside.
What are some of the highlights of driving the Park Loop Road?
Is the Park Loop Road Open all Year Round?
No, the Park Loop Road closes with the first snowfall after Veterans' Day or the Monday after Thanksgiving, whichever comes first. The road reopens in mid-April.
Does it cost money?
Like all National Parks there is an entrance fee. Click here for details. The fee is collected at the fee station on the Park Loop Road.
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Acadia National Park providing some info about there Park Loop Road.
Park Loop Maps:
Click Here for Small Map
Good Reading:
The Park Loop Road: A Guide to Acadia National Park's Scenic Byway.
Mr. Rockefeller's Roads: The Untold Story of Acadia's Carriage Roads and Their Creator.
A Pocket Guide to the Carriage Roads of Acadia National Park: For Hikers, Bikers, Joggers, & Cross-Country Skiers.
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