HIKES & EVENTS

Jordan Cliffs Loop

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DATE: Oct 13, 2021
END DATE: Oct 13, 2021

Hike/Event Location: mt desert ME

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baezfred
Lancaster, NH United States

Meeting Time: 8:00 AM

Max # People: 12

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Moderate

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Summary

Meet at the Jordan Pond Boat launch, then hike the loop. Afterwards, we can have lunch at the Jordan Pond House.

The Jordan Cliffs Loop offers a challenging hike across the steep slope, iron rungs included, and a strenuous climb up Sargent Mountain. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic views from two mountain summits and a picturesque pond nestled between the mountains. It is not recommended for people with a fear of heights, or for anyone in wet weather.

Distance: 5.0 miles round trip Elevation gain 1955ft
Terrain: Forested path, granite stairs and slopes, iron rungs, sheer cliffs, rocky trails
Hike Description
Start at the Jordan Pond boat launch. At the pond, turn left on the Jordan Pond Trail.
When it connects with the carriage road, turn left on the carriage road. At sign post 15 turn right. The Spring Trail begins after crossing a small wooden foot bridge.
Continue for .3 miles over a gradual ascent using several sets of stone stairs.
At the junction for the Jordan Cliffs Trail, bear right and cross the carriage road.
The Jordan Cliffs Trail continues through the forest as it traverses the rugged east face of Penobscot Mountain. Stone steps, and a narrow, one log bridge provides some assistance. Enjoy views of Jordan Pond and the surrounding mountains where the trail opens up.
Be cautious as the trail narrows with a 200 foot drop and has an exposed climb with iron rungs.
After the junction with Penobscot East Trail, the Jordan Cliffs Trail begins a rugged descent for .25 miles and ends at the junction of the Deer Brook Trail and the East Cliffs Trail.
Continue for .6 miles on the Sargent East Cliffs Trail on a steep, rugged climb. Stone steps provide some assistance.
Just before the summit of Sargent Mountain, the trail levels off and then gradually ascends. The hiker is rewarded at the summit with excellent views of Jordan Pond, Eagle Lake and the surrounding mountains.
Continue down Sargent South Ridge Trail with a left turn at the junction with the Penobscot Mountain Trail. The trail descends steeply and passes Sargent Mountain Pond before ascending the north slope of Penobscot.
Continue south on the Penobscot Mountain Trail, descending on open granite sections.
At the junction of the Spring Trail, turn left and descend steeply. Use both hands and iron rungs and wooden rails to assist the rugged descent.
Cross the carriage road and returns to the start near Jordan Pond.

https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hike-jordan-cliffs-loop.htm
https://jordanpondhouse.com/

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

off Acadia National Park loop Rd

Trip Leader

baezfred

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Lancaster, NH


United States
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