BEECH MOUNTAIN via WEST RIDGE TRAIL

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Beech Mountain via West Ridge Trail photo (Acadia National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
The West Ridge Trail starts on the southern shore of Long Pond and hugs the east side of the pond. Purchase a print of this photo!
Beech Mountain via West Ridge Trail photo (Acadia National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
A section of planks along the lakeside trail. Purchase a print of this photo!
Beech Mountain via West Ridge Trail photo (Acadia National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
The West Ridge Trail leaves Long Pond and heads northeast up Beech Mountain. Purchase a print of this photo!
Beech Mountain via West Ridge Trail photo (Acadia National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
The trail soon offers up great views of Long Pond and the Atlantic Ocean far in the distance. Purchase a print of this photo!
Beech Mountain via West Ridge Trail photo (Acadia National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
Looking due west at Mansell Mountain on the other side of Long Pond... Purchase a print of this photo!
Beech Mountain via West Ridge Trail photo (Acadia National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
Soon enough we reach the Beech Mountain fire tower near the summit. Purchase a print of this photo!
Beech Mountain via West Ridge Trail photo (Acadia National Park) -- © 2013 Joe Braun Photography
The top of the fire tower is typically closed, but you can enjoy great views from the first platform. Purchase a print of this photo!

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