Outdoor Activities

Although no experience is necessary, Leadership Adventure's outdoor activities are intended to be fun, exhilarating and somewhat challenging.  Activities vary from year to year according to the project location.  2008 in Acadia offers: 

 

Hiking    

Acadia offers 120 miles of maintained hiking trails.  Most peaks offer an amazing 360 degree panoramic view of forest, mountain and ocean.  Trails range in degree of difficulty from gradually sloping paths to steep climbs aided by iron rungs driven into the rock. 

Biking   

Outdoor enthusiasts can bike all over the island, but for those who want a glimpse of untouched natural Acadia, there are 57 miles of wide winding carriage roads that traverse the park.  John D. Rockefeller constructed the carriage road system between 1917 and 1933, as a quiet alternative to the automobile roads which opened to vehicles in 1913.  Here you can peddle through the mountains, overlook the ocean and ride along serene lakeshores.  Stop by cool waterfalls or rest in the shade of one of Rockefeller's hand carved granite bridges.  The carriage trails are a biker's retreat. 

Rock Climbing    

Enjoy some of Acadia's most spectacular views from the side of the island's granite walls.  Whether top-roping or doing multi-pitch lead climbs, rock climbing here is a treat.  Some of the most popular climbs are at Otter Cliffs hanging over the ocean, and the dozens of climbs along the South Wall of the Precipice.  For a workout without ropes, try some of the fun bouldering sites. 

Whitewater Rafting 

We will be traveling inland a few miles to raft the Kennebec River which provdies some exciting whitewater and a beautiful landscape.  You will have the opportunity to swim through some rapids and really get wet. This trip will also be our overnight camping expereince which will definately be a time of bonding.