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3.6 miles
Distance
356 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
00:26:53
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
468 ft
Altitude min
788 ft
Altitude max
468 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
-27.7%
Grade max
20.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
499 ft
Distance flat
00:26:53
Avg time
Upper Mountain Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAcadia National Park
Mount Desert Island, Maine -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 70 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#208861 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #109429 in E-Biking
- #107801 in Trail Running
- #153232 in Hiking
- #24649 in Horseback
- #11691 in Gravel Biking
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State Ranking#1,138 in Mountain Biking · Maine [+]
- #354 in E-Biking
- #997 in Trail Running
- #1,730 in Hiking
- #56 in Horseback
- #84 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeXC, RD, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Alpine TrailYes
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
The upper mountain portions of the Jordan Pond Around the mountains loop is a finely graded horse carriage built back in the 30's. Riding it in either direction the grade is about the same - a nice steady climb - fantastic views of the surrounding bays and Down East Hills of the Island.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 35 miles average
6 Months
- 54 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
All
- 260 rides
- Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Routes with this trail
49 miles • 3,650 ft • 8 • Loop •
This route tours most of the carriage roads in Acadia. It also makes a bonus ascent of Cadillac Mountain.
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Closed from storm damage as of August 4th
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