Jordan Stream Trail crosses Acadia National Park, Hancock County, ME

An easy, lightly used, mostly flat woodland trail from outlet of Jordan Pond, along stream to Lookout Ledge near Long Pond. Part of pre-1760 carry trail and built by SHVIS under Rand in 1902. Trail is 3’-4’ wide and benched along streamside with stream-cobble retaining walls, and may have been gravelled in spots. Stream has pools and moving water, with crossings of stringer bridges and decking (NPS from 1984). Several new style bridges are on private end of trail. Steps include twelve slab-laid and some step stones, and culverts are listed in older descriptions. Trail is totally washed out (as has occurred repeatedly throughout the trail's history), but nonetheless easy to walk. The numerous bridges are a delightful features of hike. KJ, SB, MB, GJS

Distance (e.g., miles)

1.4 miles

Significance

The historic trail system of Acadia National Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for its national significance and ties to the history of Mount Desert Island and establishment of the park. The system's period of significance starts in 1844 and ends in 1942. The listing encompasses 109 trails traversing 117 miles on Mount Desert Island (some extending outside the park) and includes 18 memorial plaques, 12 viewpoints, and unique engineering features.

NRHP Property ID

100007602

ACAD Trails ID

Authoritative Source

Microsoft Access database used in preparation of report Pathmakers: Cultural Landscape Report for the Historic Hiking Trail System of Mount Desert Island by Coffin Brown, Margaret, Jim Vekasi, et. al. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington, DC (2006); accessed June 2024.

External URL2

https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names