Hikers: Kim and Greg
Weather: Snow Flurries with temperatures around 34 degrees
We left Topsham at 7:00 am and drove to Seal Cove. On our last trip we read that they plowed into Jordan Pond House. But when we got there we found the road unplowed and the gate down. After 4 tenths in we learned that there was a parallel road that we were determined to find. So we hiked out and drove back Route 3 into town and found the road that makes its way to the Jordan Pond House which was deserted.
Usually the back lawn of Jordan Pond House is packed with people being served popovers by summer college waiters and waitresses. But as you can see the activity is about 4 months away.
Although we stayed on the carriage paths, which were covered by about 4-6 inches on snow. Much of the way followed the Jordan Stream Trail and the gurgling sounds of the stream itself. I usually add music to my hiking videos but I found the stream provided the sound track.
I have been by this pumphouse many times, but in the summer and usually on a bike. It caught my eye contrasting against the drab tones of the snowy day so I spent a few minutes really looking at it and photographing some details.
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| My Hiking Partner |
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| Cobblestone Bridge Over Jordan Stream |
We hiked on a trail that is not owned by Acadia National Park. We hadn't been on these trails in probably two decades. The trail wound around back to the Jordan Pond House where the carriage path crosses to the gatehouse. We retraced our path with great views of the Bubbles and Jordan Pond. There was an ice-fisherman drilling holes and putting in his traps.
Watch the video of the trip:
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