It turns out you can, thanks to the comprehensive and exhilarating Beehive, Gorham Mountain, and Ocean Path Loop. This 3.5-mile loop trail combines the best aspects of some of Acadia's best hiking ...

Climb coastal summits, hike rugged coastline, and explore historic carriage roads on the best hikes in Acadia National Park.

A Bates cairn marks the way for hikers on the Gorham Mountain Trail in Acadia National Park. (Getty) There are, however, national parks that do not build or use cairns, like Capitol Reef National ...