HIKE AROUND JORDAN POND ACADIA NATIONAL PARK LATE FALL 2008

Steep slopes rise above the rocky shore, including Cadillac Mountain, which at 1,530 feet is the highest point on the east coast of the United States.

 

Meadows,lakes, streams, wetlands, and forests

JORDAN POND: The trail around Jordan Pond  is a 3.3 mile/5.3 km loop.

You will find landlocked salmon, and lake trout in the lake. That is Bubble Mt. in the background

PICTURES ON THE TRAIL:

 

MY WIFE AND I ON THE TRAIL:

The pond has a maximum water depth of 150 feet and canoes and kayaks are permitted. Carriage Roads are adjacent to the restaurant and pond area.

MORE OF THE TRAIL:

BEAVER DAM AT FAR END OF POND.

TRAIL COULD GET PRETTY WET SO THE N.P.S. HELPED OUT WITH SOME BOARD WALK

END OF HIKE GETTING READY TO

REST

IN THE BACKGROUND The famous Jordan Pond House, the only full service restaurant located within Acadia National Park.

Jordan Pond House continues the tradition of afternoon tea featuring there famous popovers and strawberry jam.

TIME TO GO BACK TO CAMPSITE:

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY

JOE TODD AND LINDA.

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