(Maine) Acadia Nat’l Park/Partial Solar Eclipse/Perseids Meteor Shower

Updated information below as of 3/12/26

Come and be a part of one of THOG’s most ambitious trips. This summer adventure in Maine includes Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, as well as two amazing celestial events- A partial Solar Eclipse and the Perseids Meteor Shower.
This exciting road trip event will be slightly different from other THOG events. We will be partnering with Wanderful Journeys, a local travel club that hosts trips to various destinations. I decided to team up with them so it would provide us with another layer of resources for planning, as well as to enhance the trip experience.
See RSVP requirements below before you register.

Highlights of our weeklong trip will include:
-Hikes in Acadia National Park such as Precipice Trail and Beehive Trail
-Thunder Hole
-Jordan Pond
-Maine Lobster :)
-Lighthouses in Maine
-Viewing the partial Solar Eclipse
-Watching the Perseids Meteor Shower (up to 100 per hour this year)
-Exploring Bar Harbor
-Bar Island Trail hike- a trail that appears only during low tide
-Exclusive Swag options for trip participants

Here is a brief overview of our itinerary on this trip which is subject to change depending on weather and/or other factors:
8/9- Carpools will meet in a central location in the Triangle and begin Day 1 of our trip with an overnight stop at a hotel in NJ
8/10- Continue our trip with a featured stop along the way at Portland Head Light then arrive at Acadia Nat'l Park/Bar Harbor for either camping or hotel stay
8/11- Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain, hiking choices in Acadia and other activities then dinner at camp or in Bar Harbor
8/12- Solar Eclipse/Perseids Meteor Shower Day Activities: Watch partial Solar Eclipse near Otter Point, Explore Bar Harbor, Late-night viewing of Perseids Meteor Shower near campground at the coast
8/13- Activities: Sunrise and hike at Otter Point, Bar Island Trail hike, Thunder Hole, Jordan Pond, Sunset at Bass Harbor Head Light Station
8/14- Head back to NJ to our hotel with a featured stop along the way.
8/15- Continue our trip back home with a featured stop along the way.
All participants will be required to pay a $100 deposit to secure their spot on this trip.
Accommodations overview: Everyone will be staying at a designated hotel in NJ going to Maine and returning from Maine.
In Maine, you will have two stay options:
-designated Group Campsites (4 nights) that has modern bathrooms; paid showers are located nearby
-designated hotel in Bar Harbor (4 nights) two beds per room
If you choose the hotel stay in Maine, it is crucial that you submit your deposit as soon as you RSVP (see rsvp requirements below) to secure your hotel spot due to limited room availability. Roommate info/rules will also be in a link that will be sent to all who RSVP.
Estimated Costs:
The costs below include transportation (gas, tolls, parking), National Park passes, Hotel stays during travel
Camping- $600-$650 per person
Hotel- $1,100-$1,150 per person
These best estimates may change depending on the number of attendees and could decrease or increase. We will notify you of any changes.

important RSVP requirements:

1. You will be asked a three-part question as you are RSVPing for this event. Please answer completely!
2. After you RSVP to this trip, you will be sent a link to your email address that will have questions you need to answer as well as a link to pay your $100 deposit (required for every trip participant). Links will have all the information about the trip, total costs per person, rules on how the deposit works, itinerary, trip expectations, and swag information.
   Your spot on this trip will not be guaranteed until the deposit is paid.

TRIP PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY I fully realize that this activity involves a risk of personal injury, property damage, or loss of my person or property. I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, and same for persons with whom are in my party, waive and release any claims or rights against Triangle Hiking & Outdoors Group (THOG), all of its owners and coordinators for any and all injury, damages or loss to my person or property incurred during this activity. I also understand that THOG organizers are not required, nor should it be assumed that they are CPR/First Aid/Wilderness Survival Certified and I am responsible for my own personal safety.

We look forward to having you be a part of this adventure!
If you have any questions, please send me (Larredo) a meetup message or comment below if it is something that could benefit the group. Thanks!
See you all soon!
Larredo and Geniece