This Acadia virtual requires a short hike on a trail along the
rocky coast of Otter Point. Try to go when there's a storm off the
coast; the real fun of this place is seeing waves crash against the
rocks.
The parking lots are off of the Park Loop Road. The quickest way
to get there is to take the Otter Cliff Road off of Route 3 past
Bar Harbor. (Approaching the cache this way does not require you to
pay the Acadia National Park fee, although please consider paying
the park entrance fee to support all the park has to offer.)
Careful for deer on the road. Once on the one-way Loop Road, park
in either the Otter Cliffs or Otter Point parking lots; I'd highly
recommend the hike from the Otter Point one at N 44º
18.462132' W 68º 11.54511'. Take some time to relax on the
rocks or enjoy the views. Coming from Otter Point, there's a plaque
on the left of the trail (no need to get off the trail at all). To
confirm your visit, please e-mail me the two types of trees in the
"groves". As with other virtuals, PLEASE DO NOT POST THE
ANSWER, EVEN ENCRYPTED, IN YOUR LOG HERE. If you'd like to
take a picture of yourself to post, please take one on the rocks or
maybe with Sand Beach behind you, but not the plaque.
Please BE CAREFUL if you decide to explore the rocks
along the coast. The rocks can be very slippery when wet,
and the sea along this portion of the island is very treacherous.
Unless you are sufficiently prepared, please stay on the
trail. Also, please respect the plant life of the area and
do not trample it.
