This Easy Hike in Acadia National Park Is One of Its Most Scenic—With Peaceful Forest, a Mirror-like Lake, and Mountain Backdrops

"A scenic 3.3-mile loop in Acadia National Park with calm shoreline views and postcard vistas of the North and South Bubble mountains, it offers mostly easy walking on compact gravel, granite rocks by the waterline, and raised wooden boardwalks through marshier stretches. Beginning near the historic Jordan Pond House, the route passes a strikingly clear pond whose still surface often mirrors the sky, and birds, frogs, and small woodland animals are commonly seen, especially in the morning. Late spring through mid-fall is the sweet spot—cool and fresh in late spring, ideal hiking weather in summer with full park services, and vivid foliage from late September to mid-October—while winter can be slippery and may obscure the boardwalks and rocks. Because Jordan Pond serves as a public water supply, swimming and boating aren’t allowed." - Taryn White Taryn White Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can often be spotted around the world with her husband and two travel-loving kids. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines