Kathy leading us on a short moderate loop of Beech Mountain on the west side of Mount Desert Island.
All of the hikes in Acadia NP involve hiking up mounds of granite boulders, slopes and steps made with granite.
I did say rocky trails, granite stairs and slopes. This hike was a short distance of 1.2 miles each way.
Max, our kayak guide, suggested this hike for the amazing views at the top.
A look towards Somes Sound.
We had views of Long Pond and Mansell Mountain on the way up and access to one of the few remaining fire towers in the area.
The first platform of the fire tower is open and provides views of Somes Sound, Echo Lake, Acadia Mountain, and other mountains on the east side of the Mount Desert Island. I decided to climb to the first platform for a look.
My views from the first platform.
Somes Sound.
I did hear Max say this is a great location for a sunset.
Starting our hike back down the trail.
Our trail marker back to the parking area.
Long Pond on the east side of Mount Desert Island. A short hike but well worth the effort.
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