{"id":1792,"date":"2019-05-19T21:52:12","date_gmt":"2019-05-19T21:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/?p=1792"},"modified":"2019-05-19T22:03:17","modified_gmt":"2019-05-19T22:03:17","slug":"cadillac-mountain-with-the-bangor-outdoor-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/2019\/05\/19\/cadillac-mountain-with-the-bangor-outdoor-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Cadillac Mountain with the Bangor Outdoor Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1804\" style=\"width: 781px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1804\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2729-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"771\" height=\"578\" class=\"wp-image-1804\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2729-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2729-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2729-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from the Top of Cadillac Mountain<\/p><\/div>\n<p>On May 19th, the Bangor Outdoor Club hiked up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park via the South Ridge Trail. With rain in the forecast, only four of us showed up: Brett, the organizer, Frosty, Christine, and myself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2715-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"687\" height=\"515\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1801\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2715-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2715-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2715-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We lucked out with the weather though. Our trip up was pretty dry. On the descent, a very light rain settled in.\u00a0The South Ridge Trail is a more gradual climb up Cadillac than some of the other trails, but it is longer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2702-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"641\" height=\"481\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1794\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2702-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2702-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2702-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The trail is open as it travels up the ridge line. This affords hikers with wonderful ocean views and views of other Acadia peaks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1803\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1803\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2714-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"603\" height=\"452\" class=\"wp-image-1803\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2714-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2714-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2714-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from the South Ridge Trail<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is a scenic little pond called The Featherbed part way up the South Ridge Trail, a few trails cross here. On a nice day, this would be a great spot for a snack break. There is even a bench overlooking the pond.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1798\" style=\"width: 626px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1798\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2734-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island \" width=\"616\" height=\"462\" class=\"wp-image-1798\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2734-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2734-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2734-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Featherbed Pond Cadillac Mountain<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After The Featherbed, and back out on open ledge, we saw a deer! So cool to see a deer up here above tree line.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1802\" style=\"width: 733px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1802\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2717-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"723\" height=\"542\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2717-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2717-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2717-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We saw a deer!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is one steel rung on a rock to climb up on this trail, but I think you could bypass it by popping out onto the road up Cadillac Mountain, which is close by at this point.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1797\" style=\"width: 811px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1797\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2710-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"801\" height=\"601\" class=\"wp-image-1797\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2710-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2710-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2710-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looking down on The Featherbed Pond Cadillac Mountain<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We had a snack while on the top of Cadillac, and while the gift shop wasn&#8217;t open. There were porta potties available.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1793\" style=\"width: 725px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1793\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2724-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"715\" height=\"536\" class=\"wp-image-1793\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2724-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2724-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2724-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1793\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett, Christine, and Frosty on top of Cadillac<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It was great to get out and enjoy Acadia with fellow hikers. Less than ideal weather, and since it isn&#8217;t prime tourist season, also meant that the trails weren&#8217;t crowded.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1800\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1800\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2738-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" class=\"wp-image-1800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2738-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2738-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2738-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frosty and Brett Enjoying the View. The Cliffs below are a popular rock climbing area.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2740-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"723\" height=\"542\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1796\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2740-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2740-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2740-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2713-copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"735\" height=\"551\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1799\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2713-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2713-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2713-copy.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1795\" style=\"width: 617px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1795\" src=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2726-copy-287x300.jpg\" alt=\"Acadia National Park Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail Mount Desert Island\" width=\"607\" height=\"634\" class=\"wp-image-1795\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2726-copy-287x300.jpg 287w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2726-copy-768x803.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.robertpottle.com\/outside\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSCF2726-copy.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1795\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett, Magoo, and Frosty<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; On May 19th, the Bangor Outdoor Club hiked up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park via the South Ridge Trail. With rain in the forecast, only four of us showed up: Brett, the organizer, Frosty, Christine, and myself. We lucked out with the weather though. 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