Point of view hiking video to Penobscot Mountain summit begins and ends at Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park, Maine. Trail Route, Scenic Highlights, features included.
Trail Route is Spring Trail West, Right on Penobscot Mountain Trail to summit, down Penobscot Mountain Trail, right on Deer Brook Trail, right on Jordan Pond Path.
Video should help hikers access the suitability of this hike for their personal fitness level. Hike distance is about 4.5 miles and rises one thousand (1000) feet in elevation. . Our group ranged in age from seven to seventy-two, and we completed the hike in about 3 hours.
The distance from the first clearing (where the trail becomes less steep and is more open) to the actual top is about .8 miles.
You need proper hiking apparel, especially shoes suitable for scrambling over rocks. A Backpack is a plus. Don't forget extra clothing, hats and gloves (weather can change quickly and it may be windy at the top), water, sunblock, bug spray, snacks. Take a camera.
If you are there at the right time, you will find lots of delicious, although small, blueberries along the way. You may see small wildlife when you reach Jordan Pond, and if you look carefully you'll see signs of beaver activity on some trees.
Parking near Jordan Pond House is limited and gets crowded during peak season. Bathrooms, gift shop, snack shop, services and restaurant are located at Jordan Pond House. You'll want to try the pop- overs. And walk to the front lawn for a picture of your group in front of the pond and the bubbles.
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Cameras used to make this video:
Nikon D5500
NexGadget Action Camera
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