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  2. ME
  3. …Downeast Maine and Acadia
  4. Acadia National Park
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“A short trail between the Jordan Pond House and Penobscot Mountain. ”

James Kaiser
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Point to Point

650' 198 m

High

267' 82 m

Low

399' 121 m

Up

36' 11 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

63%

Max Grade (32°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

The Spring Trail connects the Jordan Pond House to the Penobscot Mountain Trail, making it the most popular route to the top of Penobscot Mountain. The trailhead is located behind the Jordan Pond House. Follow the trail through the woods and you'll soon cross two Carriage Roads. Continue along the trail for about 0.3 miles, then cross another Carriage Road. At this point the trail starts on a steep ascent to the junction with the Penobscot Mountain Trail.

Thanks to guidebook author and photographer, James Kaiser, for sharing this trail description. If youre interested in learning more details about great day hikes, weather, camping / lodging, and geology, check out his book: .

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Land Manager: NPS - Acadia National Park

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James Kaiser
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  4.2 from 9 votes

#46

in Acadia National Park

#8764

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#46

in Acadia National Park

#122

in Maine

#8,764

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Photos

View from the Jordan Pond House lawn.
Jun 24, 2016 near Bar Harbor, ME
Looking at Jordan Pond from the Acadia Jordan Pond House.
Apr 8, 2016 near Bar Harbor, ME

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