Little Long Pond

Nice paved trails. Very quiet and right behind the beach. Nice little walk for some fresh air.

Experience incredible stone staircases, dense forest against a crystal clear pond, a hilltop full of wild daisies, and a magical hidden doorway (Richard’s Door) along this trail. We hiked a total of about 5 miles via the adjoining Friendship Trail and Richard’s Trail and saw only 1 other person along the way. Definitely a less traveled magical spot in AcadiaNational Park.

BEWARE OF IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS…Such a beautiful, well maintained preserve, and so wonderful that access is granted to dogs and humans alike and awesome that dogs with solid recall are allowed off leash! Unfortunately have had really awful experiences here with irresponsible dog owners allowing their dogs off leash that were not properly trained. Went with my own pup (on a leash while walking, and on a long line while swimming) just a few days ago. He was charged by nearly every off leash dog we encountered. Only one off leash dog that we encountered (out of nearly a dozen) had solid recall/off leash skills.

This is not a dog park. If your dog does not come to you the FIRST time they are called and return to you IMMEDIATELY they do not have solid recall and need to be on a leash/long line. There are people enjoying these lands that do not want to interact with dogs, and dogs/owners that do not want close interactions with other dogs. Not to mention the impact on delicate pond bank areas and threat to wildlife that comes with irresponsibly managed off leash dogs. Please be courteous so people (and dogs) can continue to have access to this beautiful area.

This park is dog heaven. We have been coming here for years. Paris has been off leash each time and we have never encountered any problems with other dogs leashed or otherwise. It is rare that we meet people walking that don’t have dogs. Sad.

Great place to take your dog for a hike. The boathouse is precious.