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Formerly a connector path from the Jordan Pond House to the Jordan Pond "causeway," converted into a nature trail loop in 1980 (possibly earlier) to replace the old Jordan Pond Nature Trail that once existed west of the Jordan Pond House and Jordan Stream (#463) The present Nature Trail overlays sections of the early SHVIS trail around the pond (an original stone-lined section of original trail is visible along the boat ramp access road). A pamphlet box, provides an instructional guide for this easy walk at start by Jordan Pond boat ramp parking with 10 posts that relate to the guide. The route descends through wide wooded gravel path with some exposed roots to stone causewayat inlet and signpost. The trail turns sharply back along the shore of the pond (this section also considered part of the Jordan Pond Loop Trail, #39) and is 4’ wide, with a fairly level gravel surface. Path passes back past the boat ramp and past a commemorative stone bench with bronze plaque (replaced in 1989) "In grateful loving memory of Sarah Eliza Sigourney Cushing...," and then leads back up towards Jordan Pond House before turning back to boat ramp. Constructed features include log/split log water bars, coping stones, and in 2002 NPS built low stone wall along gravel path at bench and information sign. KJ, SB, MB
