Posted in Maine Nature August 09, 2017 by Michelle

The Hidden Beach In Maine Will Take You A Million Miles Away From It All

Maine has tons of beaches and an incredible coast line. Maine also has the best National Park in America, if we do say so ourselves. So, what happens when you combine the best park with the most beautiful hidden beach? You get this perfect specimen of a beach day! Check out this lesser known beach in Acadia National Park for something new this summer. And, be sure to follow the directions for a special sound bonus while you’re there!

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First, make your way to Acadia National Park, Maine's beloved (and only!) National Park.

There's a lot of ground to cover in the park, but we recommend you head straight for Little Hunters Beach for an off-the-beaten path adventure.

The beach is located off the Park Loop Road, about three miles past Otter Point.

But, remember that this beach is hidden, so you'll need to keep your eyes peeled!

You'll know you've arrived when you see the small pullout along the road for parking.

Cross the street and head down the wooden stairs to access the beach.

One of the first things you'll notice are the many stones and rocks that adorn the area.

The beach is primarily made of these rocks, so you may not want to plan on spending the day sprawled out on a towel.

But, what they lack in comfort they make up for with their special sound!

If you stand in the middle of the beach and listen closely, when the waves recede, you'll notice that the rocks and waves make a popping sound.

This is so much fun to hear while you're enjoying the otherwise quiet, peaceful and tourist-free beach.

As one of the quietest areas of Acadia National Park, this is a great place to break up your trip during the summer when visitors are at their peak.

Once you've spent some time at the shore, head up the path to take in the view from the top.

If a trip to Little Hunters Beach isn’t possible this summer, don’t worry! We found a visit that will calm your stress and tide you over (see what we did there?!) until you CAN make the trip:

Beaches are great, but they can’t be covered in hot fudge sauce and sprinkles. If you prefer your summer days with a little bit more sugar, check out this awesomely sweet ice cream trail in Maine!