点评:BEECH MOUNTAIN TRAIL AND FIRE TOWER:
Unexpected challenge for two seniors who were a bit out of shape but wanted a challenge.
Probably one of the more difficult hikes for our fitness level but it was so worth it when we completed this loop! A few yards into the trail it divides into a fork to the left or right.
I would not have gone on the left fork had I known about all the climbing over rocks and boulders that is required. The upward climb seems longer than it really is and goes on and on.
The hike is not long but you need good traction in your shoes and bring water because you will exert yourself. Had I known about the challenge on the left fork I would have done an in and out trek on the right side. Then again a young family with 2 young kids scrambled right up, no problem! Zoomed past us seniors but that was fine. We took our time. This is the quiet side of Acadia NP, crowds were nonexistent and you could really enjoy peace and a bit of solitude. Views at the fire tower were great. You are allowed up to just the first platform which allows you a broad view of Somes Sound, Echo Lake, Acadia Mountain, and other mountains on the east side of the Mount Desert Island. If it is going to rain definitely do not do the boulder side.
翻译:比奇山小径和消防塔:
对于两位身体状况不佳但想要挑战的老年人来说,这是一个意想不到的挑战。
对于我们的体能水平来说,这可能是最困难的徒步旅行之一,但当我们完成这个循环时,一切都是值得的!几码远的小径分成了左或右两个岔路。
如果我知道需要爬过岩石和巨石,我就不会走左边的岔路。向上的攀登似乎比实际要长,而且没完没了。
徒步旅行不长,但你需要鞋子抓地力好,带上水,因为你会用力。如果我知道左边的岔路有挑战,我会在右边来回跋涉。然后又有一个带着两个小孩的年轻家庭爬了上去,没问题!从我们这些老年人身边飞驰而过,但那没关系。我们慢慢来。这是阿卡迪亚国家公园安静的一面,没有人群,您可以真正享受宁静和一丝孤独。火警瞭望塔的景色很棒。您只能登上第一个平台,从那里可以看到索姆斯湾、回声湖、阿卡迪亚山和沙漠山岛东侧的其他山脉。如果要下雨,绝对不要去巨石那边。