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    If you are traveling by, why not stop by Giles Pond. This lake is so wonderful. Interesting geology is available here; Carter Bluff is near Giles Pond, and Giles Pond is right by the Eagle Lake Trail. Not far from Giles Pond, you'll stumble on Little Dutton Pond which is a pretty lake, and the Peaked Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best. Dunker Hill is clearly visible from Giles Pond, and camping is available at Parks Pond Campground.
This lake is so
 
   wonderful. A tremendous close by hotel is White Birches Country Club, and camping at Eastbrook Campground is always a tremendous experience. The yearly rainfall here at Giles Pond is about average; the month with most of the rain is November, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
Any time is a great time at Giles Pond if you go for the outdoors. If you come at the right time of year, Union River - West Branch offers some great whitewater, and Comfort
 
               Inn Ellsworth is a good spot to get some rest. There are some good whitewater spots on Union River - East Branch, and unsurprisingly Archer Brook is a stunning stream that is worth going to. Summertime highs at Giles Pond typically tend to be in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows through the winter for Giles Pond tend to be in the 0's.
Lakes are great; Pug Hole is a lake that's near Giles Pond, and do take a hike on the Lead Mountain Trail.

 
White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth
15 miles away
White Birches Country Club is located on the Ellsworth, Hancock town line. The gateway to Downeast Maine and Acadia National Park. White Birches provides travelers affordable, comfortable accommodatio...

Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth
16 miles away
Close to the Acadia National Park entrance. L.L. Bean and factory outlets next door. Walk to restaurants and Maine Coast Mall. Don't forget to check out our special LDEAL rates....

Current weather conditions at Giles Pond, Hancock County, Maine
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Local climate location: ORONO 15 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.83528
Longitude: -68.31389

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These outdoors activities are available near Giles Pond.
 Hotels Near Giles Pond:
White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth, 15 miles away
Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth, 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Ellsworth-Acadia Natl Pk, Me, Ellsworth, 16 miles away
The Colonial Inn, Ellsworth, 16 miles away
Twilite Motel, Ellsworth, 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Giles Pond:
Eastbrook Campground, Eastbrook, 8 miles away
Parks Pond Campground, Eddington, 13 miles away
Hospitality Woods RV Park, Ellsworth, 16 miles away
Mountain View Campground, Sullivan, 18 miles away
 Whitewater Near Giles Pond:
Union River - West Branch, Hancock CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      Class I-II - 17 miles long (Great Pond to Goodwin Bridge)
Union River - East Branch, Hancock CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class I-II - 19.4 miles long (Steep Landing to West Branch)
Tannery Brook River, Hancock CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 180 to Graham Lake)
 National Parks Near Giles Pond:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME, 23 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME, 23 miles away
 Trails Near Giles Pond:
Peaked Mountain Trail, Penobscot County, 11 miles away
Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County, 12 miles away
Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock County, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Giles Pond:
Pug Hole, Hancock CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Little Dutton Pond, Hancock CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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Upper Lead Mountain Pond
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