Hammond Pond
A brief look around at the Hammond Pond Campsite, dam, and lake that gives this East-Central Adirondack Forest its namesake.
A brief look around at the Hammond Pond Campsite, dam, and lake that gives this East-Central Adirondack Forest its namesake.
On the way back home, I stopped by Hammond Pond, which is what Hammond Pond Wild Forest is named after. I wasn't particularly impressed, the horseflies were bad, and I was tired so I only stopped briefly. Quick hike back on an old woods road from the parking area.
Saturday June 27, 2020 — Hammond Pond — Bass Lake Trail 🗺 — Crowfoot Pond 🗺 — Hammond Pond 🗺 — Mill, Russett And Tanaher Ponds 🗺 — Moose Mountain Pond 🗺 — North Hudson - Moriaville Trails 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚Discover this 2.9-mile round trip trail near Keene Valley, New York of NY 9N, offering a moderately challenging hike. With its popularity, expect to encounter fellow hikers along the way. The trail is generally smooth with gentle slopes, but the upper section gets steeper, featuring rocks and some easier scrambling. Keep an eye out for blue trail markers, especially where side trails diverge. Near the summit, the blue trail transitions to yellow. This trail traverses through an easement on private property. It's crucial to stick to the designated path and heed any posted instructions to respect the landowner's rights.