Land Bridge to Bar Island

Land Bridge to Bar Island

Land Bridge to Bar Island
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Chuck2010
Palmyra, PA2,563 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
The land bridge is only accessible during the low tide window ... very nice walk across to Bar Island, a national park area. You can explore the island if you time it correctly.

If stranded, it will cost about $150 a person to be rescued by boat
Written 20 October 2021
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MelissaL0715
Tampa, FL912 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2021 • Couples
When decided to try the land bridge too Bar Island yesterday. We were not disappointed as when you walk out it is just amazing to see this land area completely exposed when the tide is low. We walked to the other side which takes less than 10 minutes and took a few photos. My husband looked over at the tide schedule located on bar island and realized that within an hour the tide would be so high we would not be able to return back for 8-9 hours. We looked back and it was already starting to fill in the land bridge. We were on the island less than 5 minutes so this was quite shocking to us. We had to take off our shoes and walk through water in a few areas. By the time we got back to the other side, the tide was coming in so much that the land bridge was almost completely gone. Take note that our entire time there was only 20 minutes so that I can come in quite quickly. Definitely worth it but I would recommend going prior to 10 AM
Written 29 July 2021
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Tania
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022 • Family
We enjoyed this area. You must watch the tides or you’ll end up stuck on the island but it’s very busy so you can go with the flow of what others are doing. I’d recommend taking the trail to the right if you want to do a hike to see some abandoned buildings on the trail. We went left and walked the whole island but it was tricky and not an easy trail IF you go left. “GO RIGHT” unless you like rock climbing. 😊
Written 17 August 2022
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Leslie W
20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021
We happened to be speaking with a couple on the street in Bar Harbor and they told us about this amazing phenomenon that allows people to walk "on the water" a few hours every day. What an AHA moment it was to see the water on two sides and this vast sandbar full of people strolling along. We have been to Bay of Fundy which is quite exciting but this is a very different type of low tide/high tide experience. This has been one surprise highlight of our two week trip through New England
Written 19 June 2021
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JP
15 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2021
I think the hi-light on this is the before and after effect of the tide. Otherwise, you can get this experience of wading in tide pools all over Maine. Be prepared to encounter lots and lots and lots of other people if it's low tide, as they are all coming to do the same thing as you. Lots of kayakers were out the particular day we visited, and when we returned to head to the island and stroll we saw paddle boarders as well. Worth a visit just to take it in.
Written 15 June 2021
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Nat K
New Orleans, LA33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020 • Solo
This is simply an incredible must do easy experience to do at low tide. The tidal difference in Bar Harbor is like 12 ft. At low tide you can actually WALK across the Harbor on the sandbar to Bar Harbor island which is part of Acadia National Park where there is a short trail to the top with beautiful views back across tbe Harbor to Bar Harbor and the sand bar you just crossed. Make sure you do this within 1.5 hrs of low tide so you don’t get stuck on the island and require a $50 water taxi to get back across after the tide comes in.
Written 10 July 2020
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Mary M
Lyndonville, VT86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2020
It is interesting to check out, walk across and even see the island it connects to. You will see many people launch their kayaks from this location or just bring a chair and put your feet in the water. Its one of those things that you just need to see when you are in town
Written 3 August 2020
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j1959c
Nashua, NH95 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
While pretty crowded, this is worth doing. Most people are hanging out in or on the sandbar itself or in the water nearby. Fewer people take the hike on the island, which is pretty short and easy and ends at a great view of the harbor framed by the mountains. There are also some ruins. Worth exploring if the low tide timing works with your visit.
Written 20 August 2020
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thecloser
Boston, Ma55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We managed to get here at the right time. Low tide does give you a couple of hours. Do pay attention to particular tides for your time. To get stuck on Island at wrong tide could be unpleasant, depending on weather. Sunset was specutalar,
Written 12 October 2020
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JenniferandAlan
Easton, PA894 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
Every time we visit Acadia we do this walk. First we walk along West Street and take in the "cottages" then we do the walk across the sand bar to Bar Island. What an experience to walk on the bottom of the ocean! Get a tide schedule from the Visitor Center or online. You have 1 1/2 hours on either side of low tide giving you a total of about three hours to safely take your walk and explore the uncovered sea floor. Keep an eye on the time--you don't want to be stranded on Bar Island. Do not pass up this rare experience.
Written 23 May 2021
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