Otter Cliff
Acadia National Park, Maine

Otter Cliff, in Acadia National Park, Maine, is one of the most spectacular sights along the North Atlantic Seaboard. On the east side of the Park Loop Road, about .7 miles past Thunder Hole, is the famous 110 foot high Otter Cliff - one of the highest Atlantic coastal headlands north of Rio de Janeiro. There are several vantage points along the Ocean Path from which you may partake in this visual feast in all its splendor and it is highly recommended. (see photos)

A bell buoy located just off the shore from Otter Cliff has special historical significance. It marks a rock formation called the "Spindle." Centuries ago, while sailing around Mount Desert Island at high tide, the explorer Samuel Champlain was drawn closer when he noticed smoke rising from a Native American encampment near Otter Point. After striking the "Spindle," his ship was forced into Otter Cove for safety and repairs.

Use utmost caution when near the cliffs. The rocks may be slippery and little bits of sand and rock particles can act like marbles causing you to slip and fall. Severe injuries can result.

Acadia National Park Hiking Trails