This wonderful hike and area is not to be missed!

Getting there

To get here, take Exit 28 off of Interstate 87 and follow Route 9 south toward Schroon Lake. Continue for 0.6 miles and turn onto Alder Meadow Road and follow that to East Shore Road and continue for 2.75 miles to the trailhead on the left. 

This wonderful hike and area is not to be missed!

Getting there

To get here, take Exit 28 off of Interstate 87 and follow Route 9 south toward Schroon Lake. Continue for 0.6 miles and turn onto Alder Meadow Road and follow that to East Shore Road and continue for 2.75 miles to the trailhead on the left. 

Twentyninth Pond is a beautiful Adirondack pond just a short distance from the road.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 0.7 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 125 feet
• Hike includes unmarked trail and trail junctions

Hiking to Twentyninth Pond

The trail climbs slightly from the trailhead to a high point and soon comes to a short, unmarked path on the right. There is a designated primitive tent site near the shore of the pond. Continuing straight will keep you on the Stony Pond trail.

Twentyninth Pond is a beautiful Adirondack pond just a short distance from the road.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 0.7 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 125 feet
• Hike includes unmarked trail and trail junctions

Hiking to Twentyninth Pond

The trail climbs slightly from the trailhead to a high point and soon comes to a short, unmarked path on the right. There is a designated primitive tent site near the shore of the pond. Continuing straight will keep you on the Stony Pond trail.

A seldom-visited trail, you'll experience older trail infrastructure along your way to Center Pond. Take care to avoid unmarked side trails that may lead to nearby private property.

A seldom-visited trail, you'll experience older trail infrastructure along your way to Center Pond. Take care to avoid unmarked side trails that may lead to nearby private property.

Stony Pond Trail is part of an intricate network of pond trails in the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest. The trail continues for just over a mile more along the shores of Little Sherman Pond and Big Sherman Pond to the southern shore of Big Sherman Pond.

Stony Pond Trail is part of an intricate network of pond trails in the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest. The trail continues for just over a mile more along the shores of Little Sherman Pond and Big Sherman Pond to the southern shore of Big Sherman Pond.

The hike to Round Pond along the East Mill Flow trail in the Hammond Pond Wild Forest takes you through the Sharp Bridge State Campground, along the Schroon River, to a pretty backcountry pond.

The hike to Round Pond along the East Mill Flow trail in the Hammond Pond Wild Forest takes you through the Sharp Bridge State Campground, along the Schroon River, to a pretty backcountry pond.

Alder Pond may not be very deep but it's a beautiful spot in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area. Alder Pond is an easy hike for kids who want to shore fish, too.

Alder Pond may not be very deep but it's a beautiful spot in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area. Alder Pond is an easy hike for kids who want to shore fish, too.

An easy trail leads back to the beautiful Goose Pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area. At 66-acres, Goose Pond isn't large, but it's deep waters offer anglers a chance to catch some fish.

An easy trail leads back to the beautiful Goose Pond in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area. At 66-acres, Goose Pond isn't large, but it's deep waters offer anglers a chance to catch some fish.

Gull Pond is a beautiful destination for someone looking for a quick hike to stretch their legs or for families. It is less than half a mile to the pond.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 1 mile round trip
• Elevation gain: 65 feet

Hiking

This marked foot trail might have some wet spots in low areas, but is otherwise on the easier side. (But don't worry, there are bridges.) Stick to the trail to avoid causing trail erosion. 

Gull Pond is a beautiful destination for someone looking for a quick hike to stretch their legs or for families. It is less than half a mile to the pond.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 1 mile round trip
• Elevation gain: 65 feet

Hiking

This marked foot trail might have some wet spots in low areas, but is otherwise on the easier side. (But don't worry, there are bridges.) Stick to the trail to avoid causing trail erosion. 

Explore the wild forests of the Adirondack Hub!

Getting there

From Exit 29 off I-87, follow Blue Ridge Road east toward North Hudson, then drive north on Route 9. Continue for 2.5 miles and turn right on county Route 4C, then turn right on Ensign Pond Road. Follow Ensign Pond Road for just over 2.5 miles to the Hammond Pond trailhead on the right.

Hiking

From the parking area, locate the trail to Hammond Pond. There are two trails here — the one you want is on the left; right leads to Moose Mountain Pond.

Explore the wild forests of the Adirondack Hub!

Getting there

From Exit 29 off I-87, follow Blue Ridge Road east toward North Hudson, then drive north on Route 9. Continue for 2.5 miles and turn right on county Route 4C, then turn right on Ensign Pond Road. Follow Ensign Pond Road for just over 2.5 miles to the Hammond Pond trailhead on the right.

Hiking

From the parking area, locate the trail to Hammond Pond. There are two trails here — the one you want is on the left; right leads to Moose Mountain Pond.

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