About
Length4 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyHard
Typical time2 hr 30 min
TrailheadBubble Pond or Jordan Pond
SurfaceGranite ledge and boulders
Best seasonLate spring through October; peak foliage mid-October. Many trails are icy and unmaintained in winter.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityPemetic Mountain Loop is not accessible. There is uneven footing, steep sections, and iron rungs and ladders along the route. There are accessible restrooms at Jordan Pond House.
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake

The Pemetic Mountain Loop combines a variety of hiking environments from an easy walk along a scenic pond to a rugged ascent. It culminates at an open granite summit with excellent views of the surrounding landscape, ocean and outlying islands. Distance: 4 miles round trip Terrain: Flat forested lake side trail, steep granite ledges and rocky trails, granite ridgelines, rooted forest trails Hike Description Start at Jordan Pond boat launch and turn right onto the Jordan Pond Path. Continue along the east side of the pond for .8 miles. Enjoy views of South Bubble. Turn right onto Jordan Pond Carry. Continue this trail to Bubble Rock parking lot. Cross the road at the Pemetic Mountain Northwest Ridge Trailhead. This trail follows a ravine with steep rocky granite sections, some requiring scrambling. Several iron rungs and a wooden ladder lead you to the summit of Pemetic Mountain. Enjoy views of Jordan Pond, Penobscot Mountain, and Sargent Mountain from the summit. Follow signs to descend on the Pemetic South Ridge Trail. At the junction, turn right onto Bubble and Jordan Pond Path. Continue for .4 miles. Cross the road to return to the Jordan Pond House and parking areas.

Tips
The ravine descent involves boulder scrambling and one ladder; the south ridge is the gentler way down.
Location

Bubble Pond or Jordan Pond

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