land bridge to bar island

828ricks

We love exploring what the waves may have washed in. It's always fun for us to investigate the high/low tide times to plan our walks out to Bar Island!

Marineko

When the tide is out, the walk starts as rocky, then becomes a hilly hike but is totally worth it. The view of Bar Harbor is unparalleled!

MarkO95

Nothing real special. We stumbled across this area and decided to take a walk. Temperatures can change with a quick shift from a land to ocean breeze so be prepared even in the summer with a sweatshirt.

jesicams

Neat little experience to take the land bridge over to Bar Island. Make sure to wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy/sandy. There's a short walk to the top of a hill once you get to Bar Island where you can view Bar Harbor.

grousehunter01

We are always facinated by large changes in water levels and this area will not disappoint. Far a better look at tidal pools Bay of Fundy may be a better choice.

eds397

Walking on the land bridge during low tide is a fun experience. Lots of shells, and aquatic life to discover.

mikehJ831UE

This is a one of a kind experience walking across where water used to be a few hours ago. Wear boots......but enjoyable.

510LF

If you have kids, they will want to go to the land bridge everyday as mine did. The loved exploring all the little puddles for life. Wonderful family time.

Di55

It was interesting to walk over to the island knowing that the water would soon return. It was very cold and windy but glad we did it.

SherryH334

We viewed it at high tide then went back when it was low tide. Amazing that you are walking in the middle of the Atlantic. Seaweed attached to rocks just lie there waiting for the tide to come back in. Amazing experience.

GatorPoint

I didn't get to walk the Bar but saw many people doing it so I know it is a good thing to do. However, just to the right facing where the tenders take you from the cruise ship and down from the park where a cannon is displayed is a little beach front where I picked up a few pieces of sea glass. This was a great souvenir to take home with me. Just saying!

PatriciaB206

An easy walk with great views, when you cross you're in Acadia State Park .Enjoy just watch the tide times so you can get back without getting wet !I took pictures from the same spot so you could see the difference.

14Jeanne14

Very unique! Glad we were there at a good time to walk the land bridge. Apparently, the tides were cooperating.

fflbrgst

Check the tide charts, you've got anout 90 minutes on each side of low tide to walk this, takes about 15 minutes each way, plus there are trails on Bar Island if you're adventurous. The low tide smells are there when you first cross onto the bar, but not so noticeable after a while.

uhohitsher

It's an easy walk out to the island and back. How many people can say they have walked to an island? Check the tides and go for it! Build a cairn while you're there. There is a trail on the island but it was nearly dark when we went so we did not get to spend much time on the island. We saw about 7 deer come out of the woods and stand in the area where the tide had gone out. I'd do it again.