Cadillac Mountain facts for kids
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Cadillac Mountain from Champlain Mountain
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,527 ft (465 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 1,527 ft (465 m) |
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| Location | Hancock County, Maine, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Seal Harbor |
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| Easiest route | Paved road or marked hiking trails |
Cadillac Mountain is a famous mountain in Acadia National Park in Maine, U.S. It is located on Mount Desert Island.
The mountain is 1,530 feet (466 meters) tall. This makes it the highest point in Hancock County. It is also the tallest mountain near the Atlantic coast in North America. This area stretches from Nova Scotia in Canada down to Mexico. Cadillac Mountain is well-known for being one of the first places in the U.S. to see the sunrise. However, this is only true during certain times of the year.
History of Cadillac Mountain
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Before 1918, Cadillac Mountain was called Green Mountain. It was renamed to honor Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. He was a French explorer and adventurer.
In 1688, Cadillac received land in Maine from the Governor of New France. This land included Mount Desert Island, where the mountain is located. Cadillac then added "de la Mothe" to his name. He also called himself "sieur de Cadillac," linking his name to the land.
From 1883 to 1893, a special train called the Green Mountain Cog Railway ran up the mountain. It took visitors to the Green Mountain Hotel at the top. The hotel burned down in 1895. After that, the cog train was sold. It was moved to the Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire.
Visiting Cadillac Mountain
There are many hiking trails to the top of Cadillac Mountain. You can also drive up a paved road. Many people visit the summit to watch the sunrise. It is a popular activity.
Cadillac Mountain is only the first place in the U.S. to see the sunrise from October 7 to March 6. For a few weeks around the spring and fall equinoxes, the sun rises first at West Quoddy Head in Lubec, Maine. During the rest of spring and all summer, the sun rises first on Mars Hill. This mountain is about 150 miles (241 km) to the northeast.
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. ME-58, "Cadillac Mountain Road, Between Park Loop Road & Cadillac Mountain Summit, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, ME", 6 photos, 2 color transparencies, 30 data pages, 1 photo caption page
See also
In Spanish: Montaña Cadillac para niños
