Penobscot Mountain in Acadia National Park

Penobscot Mountain

Formerly known as Jordan Mountain, Penobscot Mountain is 1,194 feet tall, the Park's fifth highest peak.

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Penobscot Mountain Details

The mountain's summit offers great views over Jordan Pond via the strenuous Spring Trail, formerly know as the Penobscot Mountain Trail.

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Nearby Parks Around Penobscot Mountain

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Penobscot Mountain

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0.2 mi away

Sargent Pond

This small, shallow body of water atop Sargent Mountain is thought to be the oldest lake in Maine.

0.6 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

Amphitheatre Bridge

This bridge is one of the park's longest and is a the crown-jewel of the carriage road system.

0.7 mi away

Waterfall Bridge

One of the majestic Rockefeller bridges situated along Hadlock Brook, not far from the 40-foot Hadlock Falls.