Jordan Pond Path is a 3.3 mi trail with 100 ft of climbing — about 1h 10m of moving time before you stop for anything. Leashed dogs are welcome, and we rate it comfortable from age 5. About 60% of it is shaded, and there is water on the route to refill from.
Underfoot & overhead lakeside
3.3 mi and 100 ft of climbing work out to 1h 10m of moving time — before you stop for anything. There is water on the route to refill from. Informational only, not medical advice.
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In July, Acadia National Park runs around 79°F at the main visitor elevation.
60°F · Areas Of Fog then Light Rain Likely · wind 7 to 13 mph
NOAA forecast for Acadia National Park — not for this trailhead specificallyBacterial levels have exceeded public health standards at Sand Beach Lagoon and a Public Health Advisory has been posted. The public is advised against swimming at this beach until bacterial levels return to...
Live NPS alert for Acadia National ParkEffective March 1, areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The parking lot for the Precipice Trail is also...
Live NPS alert for Acadia National Park · sourceAbout 1h 10m of moving time for 3.3 mi and 100 ft of climbing — that is Naismith's planning rule, so it counts walking only, with nothing for photos, lunch or the queue at the top.
Planning figures for that much moving time are 0.6–1.1 L, cool day to hot. There is water on the route, so you can refill. Informational only, not medical advice.
Yes — leashed dogs are allowed on Jordan Pond Path. Leashes (6 ft max) are required everywhere in Acadia National Park.
We rate it comfortable from age 5. It is not a stroller route. That rating is our own hand-check of length, footing and exposure, not an official NPS grade.
About 60% of the route is shaded, and Acadia National Park peaks around 79°F in its hottest month. The less shade a route has, the more of it you want behind you before midday.