CADILLAC SOUTH RIDGE TRAIL
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The Featherbed--an idyllic little pond located at a break in the ridge line. BUY PHOTO |
Looking south back down at the Featherbed and the ridge that we came up from. BUY PHOTO |
The trail goes up and up through the interesting granite formations! BUY PHOTO |
The beautiful view looking south. While Mt. Desert Island is covered in lush vegetation, Cadillac Mountain gives it its namesake barren look from sea. BUY PHOTO |
Standing at the junction with the Cadillac West Face Trail. BUY PHOTO |
Near the summit, the trail runs close to the access road for a brief stint. The feeling of wilderness will be lost. BUY PHOTO |
A minor little scramble close to the top of the trail. BUY PHOTO |
And finally, a lovely view from the top of Cadillac Mountain! Seeing so many cars and tourists walking the summit loop might be a bit of a culture shock after hiking the isolated trail! BUY PHOTO |
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