Cadillac Mountain, Maine, United States

5vwnotabug 5:00 PM Aug 5, 2022

Evening visit was windy but well worth it
We weren’t crazy about having to make a reservation and pay $6 (on top of the usual National Park entrance fee) but it does help to manage the crowds, and hopefully that extra money goes directly to the park service to support upkeep). We saw a tip on here to either print the reservation or take a screenshot of the code, and that was a great tip, because cell service is almost nonexistent in the park. (Which makes sense - I wouldn’t want ugly cell towers screwing up all the beautiful views, and besides, it’s vacation - time to unplug!). One thing I was not expecting was the wind. It was crazy windy at the summit! Even so, we walked a lot of the trails and saw the gorgeous views from all sides. Bring your walking sticks if you want to venture out in the rocks. No view was disappointing. We were glad we went in the early evening, as most mornings were foggy while we we in the area. If seeing a sunrise is your thing, you may want to visit in the spring or early fall, instead, but if you prefer sunsets, you will be golden (pun intended).

4Dave48838 5:00 PM Aug 11, 2022

Mountain Top Experience?
This is the tallest mountain on the eastern seaboard. The approach is on a very well maintained and navigable road. From the peak, visitors can follow a paved trail and identify communities and attractions at sea level. There is limited parking at the peak so the park has restricted entry. An advanced reservation is needed to climb the mountain for the price of $6. The reservation process is easy and the system seems to be working well as there is not a traffic jam at the top. If, however, you did not have a reservation, the attraction could be skipped. Travelers who have been in any of the western mountains will certainly have had a more impressive experience. A half hour visit will cover the experience.