CADILLAC MOUNTAIN'S HIDDEN WATERFALL

Today we once again entered the forest of Acadia National Park, not in a quest of an abandoned or lost trail but to simply see what nature would offer us, and nature did not disappoint.

I think there is something to be said for a waterfall that spends a great deal of time with its voice down to a whisper, as though intentionally trying to stay hidden, exposing itself now and again when a bruised sky unleashes its watery burdens, and all of nature rises up on the tips of their toes drinking in the sweet cool relief on hot summer days.  At times like these, the once hidden and almost silent waterfall throws open her arms and gathers in as much as the clouds above will offer, its times like these that the magnificent power of the falls rears its voice as torrents of water spill down the mountainside, water as white as January snow cascading down long tall walls of granite, nearly drowning out the birdsongs in the lofty trees long after the rains have departed.  It is a memorable site to behold, while at its base a large swimming hole of calm water so crystal clear you can count the pebbles on its deep cool bottom. 

Cadillac Mountain - Hidden Waterfall - Acadia National Park

The waters from the mountain spill down the mountainside into this quiet pool of water, I think on a hot summer day I might just return here to take a dip in the cool shade of the surrounding tree's.

So the above photo is a built up wall that you come to shortly after entering the woods to follow the stream uphill.  In the past we have come here and sat while listening to the singing stream rush past as it moves downhill and passes beneath the Park Loop Road.  So exactly where do you find this stream with its many cascades and waterfalls?

It's the same direction  as for the Green Mountain Railroad trail pretty much.  Drive along the park loop road in the direction of Bubble pond and Jordan Pond.  Once you come to the Cadillac Summit road keep driving past it and continue on past the first pull over on the right.  Stop at the second pull over and park.  Now walk back up the road back in the direction you just came for a short ways, to where a fast moving stream passes through the woods and under the roadway.  You will want to enter the woods on the left hand side of the stream, as some of the best views can't be seen from the other side.

To reach the area with the nice pool of water and the waterfall you do not need to go in too far, as you can at see the road from the falls.. 

Hidden Waterfall of Cadillac Mountain - Acadia National Park

Some one emailed me and asked if the large pool of water beneath the waterfall was deep enough to swim in, and I can tell you the water is crystal clear as it can be and fairly deep.



Pull Over
latitude       44 21' 32"N
longitude     68 14' 28"W
enter woods at
latitude        44 21' 34"N
longitude      68 14' 27"W
To side of brook
latitude        44 21' 34"N
longitude      68 14' 26"W
waterfall
latitude        44 21' 34"N
longitude      68 14' 25"W




SOUNDS OF NATURE - WITCH HOLE BROOK

BUBBLE POND
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK