Great Pond Mountain

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Great Pond Mountain
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Great Pond Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 1,029 ft (314 m)
Prominence 780 ft (240 m)
Coordinates 44°36′01″N68°39′55″W / 44.600374°N 68.665186°W / 44.600374; -68.665186 Coordinates: 44°36′01″N68°39′55″W / 44.600374°N 68.665186°W / 44.600374; -68.665186
Geography
Location Hancock County, Maine, U.S.
Climbing
Easiest route Hiking, class 1

Great Pond Mountain, also known locally as Great Hill, is a mountain in Hancock County, Maine, United States. [1] It is near Orland, Maine.

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References

  1. "Great Hill Maine". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2018-12-07.