 Wildwood
Stables, located next to the picturesque Park
Loop Road in Acadia
National Park on Mount Desert Island,
Maine, provides a variety of daily horse-drawn carriage tours from
mid-June through early October of each year. Tours follow the famous
and scenic carriage roads that were
originally constructed by John D. Rockefeller between 1913 and 1940.
A horse camp is provided for visitors who prefer to bring their own
horses with them for riding. Horseback riding is not provided by
Wildwood Stables but stall rentals are available.
 You
may access Wildwood Stables via the Park Loop Road about one-half mile
south of the Jordan Pond House Restaurant,
southwest of Cadillac Mountain.
Refer to the Acadia map for location. The stables
are operated by a private business concessionaire on park land. Reservations
are strongly advised and are usually accepted up to one week in advance.
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Carriage Tours in Acadia National Park
- Day Mountain Sightseeing - One Hour
- Carriage circles coastal Day Mountain and features dense forests,
ocean overlooks and distant views of Schoodic Peninsula and the Cranberry
Isles. The mountain was part of the Rockefeller Estate before it
became part of the National Park. This tour provides nature lovers
a look at the interesting geology, plants and wildlife of Acadia.
- Cobblestone Bridge Tour - Two Hours
- Carriage travels along the Triad Carriage Road on Pemetic Mountain
providing spectacular views of the ocean and Seal Harbor. After viewing
the historic Jordan Pond Gatelodge you will explore “Cobblestone,” the
first bridge built as part of the carriage road system.
- Tea & Popover Carriage Ride - Two Hours
 Enjoy
a famous Mount Desert Island tradition: an afternoon carriage ride to the Jordan Pond House for Tea and Popovers! A beautiful carriage
road brings you to the Jordan Pond House where
you are escorted to the reserved tea lawn seating while enjoying
one of Acadia's most beautiful spots. Food & Beverage is optional
and payable at the Jordan Pond House.- Day Mountain Summit - The Sunset Ride - Two Hours
- Once each day, carriages climb to the summit of Day Mountain for
spectacular sunset views of Mount Desert Island's mountains, the
seacoast, the Cranberry Isles, Schoodic Peninsula and the Isle au
Haut. A pause at the summit allows for photographs and enjoyment
of the beautiful panorama.
- Private Carriage Charters - Featuring Elegant
Small Carriages
- Small private carriages, driven by a Wildwood Stables' coachman,
are available for couples or small groups. This is a great and memorable
experience... featuring all that Acadia has to offer - woods, mountains,
forests, bridges, lakes, water falls, and ocean.
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