Sargent Pond
This small, shallow body of water atop Sargent Mountain is thought to be the oldest lake in Maine.
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Sargent Pond Details
This 12,000-year-old pond is a pretty, isolated retreat nestled between the summits of Sargent and Penobscot Mountains. Lined with tall pines, the shallow lake was created during the recession of the glaciers from Mount Desert Island. Legend has it that the glacier cut so deep that it created a bottomless pond, complete with a terrifying serpent in residence. While the pond remains fishless, it has become a popular swimming spot for hikers en route to either summit, but its flat, glassy surface and stunning surroundings make it an excellent destination even without the hike.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sargent Pond
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0.2 mi away
Penobscot Mountain
Formerly known as Jordan Mountain, Penobscot Mountain is 1,194 feet tall, the Park's fifth highest peak.
0.5 mi away
Cedar Swamp Mountain
Nice for an off-the-beaten-path trek, this trail provides great views from exposed cliffs near the summit.
0.6 mi away
Deer Brook Bridge
A 140-foot long bridge that soars high above its namesake near Jordan Cliffs.
0.6 mi away
Waterfall Bridge
One of the majestic Rockefeller bridges situated along Hadlock Brook, not far from the 40-foot Hadlock Falls.
0.6 mi away
Gilmore Peak
One of the Park's three smaller summits, just west of Sargent Mountain, with impressive, scenic views.
