| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Jordan Mountain (Riley Township), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Beechnut Loop, Jordan Loop, B Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tons of parking at the hotel |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All crossings were bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are in excellent shape with plenty of fresh blazes |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Great for dogs! |
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 | Bugs: |
Plenty of blackflies |
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 | Comments: |
Today, we hiked the new trail network on Jordan Mountain in Riley Township built by Inland Woods & Trails. We made a figure-eight loop going counterclockwise on the Beechnut Loop and clockwise on the Jordan Loop, with a short out-and-back on the B Trail to the ski trail viewpoint.
The Beechnut Loop is a very elaborately built hiking trail, with many sturdy bridges, stairs, switchbacks, benchcuts, and a mostly level surface. It passes through mixed forest with one restricted viewpoint towards Sunday River Whitecap.
The Jordan Loop is a more traditional hiking trail, although it still utilizes more switchbacks than most trails in Maine. It passes through many sections of beautiful, mossy, older-growth conifer forest. Although the true summit of Jordan Mountain doesn't have any views, there is a small clearing and a bench to rest on. A short distance to the west of the summit is a short spur to a wooden observation deck. From the observation deck are great views into the heart of the Mahoosuc Range, with Goose Eye front and center. I especially loved this viewpoint because there are no roads or buildings visible from it.
Overall, it was a great, relatively easy, hike on very well built trails. The viewpoint offers a unique perspective, and it's definitely worth hiking, if you get the opportunity! |
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 | Name: |
Sam Shirley |
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 | E-Mail: |
newenglandskier13@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-13 |
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 | Link: |
 https://api-v5.alltrails.com/explore/recording/activity-june-13-2025-1e0f65e?p=-1&sh=qriocr&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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