Trip report
Aug 15, 2013 — This trail takes you around Jordan Pond, but later moves away to see some other Acadia National Park landscapes. Fairly straightforward and easy hiking with expansive views of the park.
Jordan Pond Loop via Penobscot Mountain
Trip stats
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
- Net Gain
- 900 ft
- Time
- 2-4 hrs
- YDS Rating
- Class 1
- Route
- Loop
- Peaks
- 1
Peaks on this hike
Summits listed in route order
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Penobscot Mountain1,196′ elevation · 136′ prominence
Route map + Trailhead
Trailhead Coordinates
44.320181, -68.253079
The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.
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Photos
7 photos
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A little break halfway up the ascent. -
Overlooking Jordan Pond while along the ridge. -
Looking back the way I came. -
Along the ridge above Jordan Pond. -
Beautiful scenery. -
Heading down back toward Jordan Pond to circle around. -
Final stretch takes you into the woods along pretty boardwalks.
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