Category: Penobscot Mountain

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Jordan Cliffs Trail

Jordan Cliff Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Seal Harbor. The trail is a challenging steep hike up the east side of Penobscot Mountain. It is a bit rocky and heavily rooted through the forest before ascending above the treeline. Jordan Cliff Trail connects to Amphitheatre Trail, Spring Trail, Penobscot East Trail, and Deer Brook Trail. The Jordan Cliff Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Jordan Pond Path then walk down spring trail till you reach Jordan Cliff Trail.

This trail is closed yearly from March-August for peregrine falcon nesting season. For this reason, the team cannot provide an updated TrailView at this time. Please consult alternate resources if you intend to hike the Jordan Cliffs Trail.

Trail Stats

Length 1.0 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 750 ft
Elevation Loss 230 ft

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Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
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Penobscot Mountain Trail

Penobscot Mountain Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Northeast Harbor. The trail starts out at the bottom of Penobscot Mountain. When approaching the summit, the trail gets rocky, and you get a great view of the sea and the park. The Penobscot Mountain Trail connects to Spring Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Deer Brook Trail, and Sargent South Ridge Trail. Penobscot Mountain Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Jordan Pond house Parking Area then walk down Spring Trail until it reaches Penobscot Mountain Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length 2.2 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 1260 ft
Elevation Loss 240 ft

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Length
2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
750+ feet (28)
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Sargent South Ridge Trail

Sargent South Ridge Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Northwest Harbor. The trail is a nice route that goes along Sargent Mountain’s southern rocky spine up to the peak of Sargent Mountain. The Sargent South Ridge Trail connects to Asticou & Jordan Pond Path, Amphitheatre Trail, Birch Spring Trail, Hadlock Brook Trail, Penobscot Mountain Trail, Sargent Northwest Trail, and Sargent East Cliff Trail. The Sargent South Ridge Trail is rated as moderate difficulty.

Parking is at the Brown Mountain Parking area. Then, walk down Brown Mountain Connector to Amphitheatre West and then on to Sargent South Ridge Trail.

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Trail Stats

Length 2.7 mi
Difficulty Medium
Elevation Gain 1330 ft
Elevation Loss 220 ft

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2 to 3 miles (14)
Elevation Gain
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Deer Brook Trail

Deer Brook Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located next to Jordan Pond near Bar Harbor. This trail goes through a nice wooded area going over a few small creeks via bridges. Deer Brook Trail connects to Jordan Pond Path, Sargent East Cliff Trail, Jordan Cliff Trail, and Penobscot Mountain Trail.

Parking is at Bubbles Divide trailhead Parking Area and then have to walk down Bubbles Divide

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Trail Stats

Length 0.8 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 790 ft
Elevation Loss 10 ft

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Hadlock Brook Trail

Hadlock Brook Trail is a moderately trafficked trail that is located near Northeast Harbor. The trail is a nice wooded hike that features bridges and waterfalls. From the Hadlock Brook Trail, hikers can access Bald peak Trail, Hadlock Loop, Parkman Mountain via Hadlock Falls, and Sargent South Ridge Trail. The Hadlock Brook Trail is rated an advanced difficulty.

Parking is at Norumbega Mountain Pull parking off of State Route 3.

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Trail Stats

Length 1.2 mi
Difficulty Hard
Elevation Gain 980 ft
Elevation Loss 50 ft

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Amphitheater Trail

Amphitheater Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located near Northeast Harbor. The trail is a nice hike through a lush evergreen forest and over the Amphitheater bridge. The Amphitheater Trail connects to Hadlock Brook trail, Sargent South Ridge Trail, and Lower Amphitheater.

Parking is at Norumbega Mountain Pull parking off of State Route 3, then walk down Hadlock Brook trail till you get to Amphitheater trail.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 1.2 mi
Elevation Gain 690 ft
Elevation Loss 30 ft

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Birch Spring Trail

Birch Spring Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail that is located by Jordan Pond near Seal Harbor. The trail is a nice hike through a spruce forest and is used more as a connector trail. The Birch Spring Trail connects Jordan Stream Trail, Asticou & Jordan Pond Path, Jordan Cliff Trail, and Penobscot Mountain Trail. Birch Spring Trail is rated a moderate difficulty.

Parking is at Jordan Pond House Parking Area off of Park Loop Road.

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Trail Stats

Difficulty Medium
Length 0.3 mi
Elevation Gain 180 ft
Elevation Loss 40 ft

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Length
0 to 1 miles (78)
Elevation Gain
100 to 250 feet (30)

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