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Otter Cliff

Otter Cliff

Otter Cliff
4.5
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sanju_222323
New Jersey17,338 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
so it was way down from road level and I did not feel like going down, but most of the pictures you will see in bar harbor stores. - it's from here.
it is a wonderful viewpoint that overlooks the coastline and consists of interesting granite rocks.

The parking lot for the Otter Cliff Overlook is quite small but it’s not as busy of an attraction as some of the other highlights at Acadia National Park.
Written August 18, 2023
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Tessa
United States168 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Family
It was mid-40°’s when we went, but the sun kept us warm. We hiked about 3 miles along the coast and it was absolutely gorgeous. The water was so blue and it was peaceful to sit on the rocks and just listen to the waves crashing. Not very busy but there’s plenty of space to not be crowded around people. There is some ice left on the mountain, so be careful!
Written April 4, 2021
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Mikeriesadventures
Maryland355 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Otters cliffs and otter point were our second favorite place in the park, second only to the views from the Ocean Path itself. We visited in the morning as well as in the evening and both times were beautiful. The waves crashing over the rocks were fascinating to see, and the views of the bay, from sand beach, to schoodic point, were picture perfect. Parking is hard to find unless you arrive before 9am or after 4pm (in August, anyway). Alternatively you can hike here via the Ocean Path trail.
Written August 6, 2022
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Joly T
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
Very nice and beautiful. Can watch sunrise from here. Please don’t use the restrooms near the otter place. It’s disgusting. I didn’t expect it especially in a well known national park like Acadia. Very disappointed.
Written August 23, 2021
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buytaerts
Owatonna, MN240 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Great hike from Sand beach to cliff. Fantastic view and you can see Thunder Hole on the way. Only drawback is parking and crowds. I suggest either getting up early or heading here closer to 2 pm,
Written August 1, 2023
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Jake23
New Jersey6,839 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Otter cliff is the end of the ocean trail in Acadia. If you start at sand beach it is 1.5 miles from one end to the other. Offers some beautiful views to the ocean.
Written July 30, 2020
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asdaven
Clarksville, MD886 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is one of the tallest sea cliffs in the park. If you are hiking the ocean path from Otter Point, you first are on top of the cliffs and then you are looking back at it. The view looking back at it is a very famous picture. Hiking some of the ocean path is a must do because you are able to enjoy the coast at a slower pace and there are not many turnouts on the loop road to take pictures, especially if you want a picture of otter cliff.

Written August 16, 2007
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travelingrm
New Jersey713 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2015 • Couples
Spectacular views of the ocean....We parked by the Sand Beach and walked to Otter Cliff and back. The walk is easy and the path is level. It is a unique cliff walk because of the blue waters, pink granite stones and green vegetation. There are places where you can walk off the main path and get closer to the sea. Do not miss this walk.
Written June 5, 2015
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Becky053
Bloomington, IN271 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2013 • Couples
There is a lovely walking trail from the parking area at Otter point in two directions. One toward Sand Beach and the other toward Otter Cove. The latter was the prettiest of that stretch with some access to the ocean over pebble beaches, rocky tide pools. Easy walking on well maintained gravel trails. Beautiful views of the ocean with cozy, forested stretches with shade.
Written September 10, 2013
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James H
Titusville3,424 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Couples
Otter Cliffs/Point has a nice parking area across the one way road. Go on a receding tide and explore the rocks for sea urchins, starfish, and lost lobster buoys. The point gives you a terrific view of the ocean as boats move across the horizon. Plan a picnic and let the kids explore; however, watch them as they get close to the wave action when the tide comes in. There are many clean tide pool (ice cold) that they can wade through and urn over rocks to find crabs. Read a book and let the worries of the day evaporate away as you pause to see a bird or the lobster men raise their traps. It is a very special place away from the Bar Harbor crowds. Incoming tides on a windy day provide fantastic wave action. HINT: If you like Otter cliff, seek out Wanderland for another "not so well known" piece of paradise. Senior pass.
Written August 28, 2013
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