Skiff Pond

The Skiff Pond Trail is impassable due to a washout. The washout is 0.25 miles south of the parking area at Debar Meadows. However, Skiff Pond can still be accessed via the Debar Meadows trail.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 5.2 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 375 feet
• Hike includes trail junctions

Hiking Skiff Pond

This was historically a loop trail, but due to a washout, has been turned into and out-and-back. Take the Debar Meadows to Meacham Lake Trail for about 1.8 miles to the intersection with the Skiff Pond Trail and turn east towards Skiff Pond. This stretch of trail is pretty, bu can be wet at times. At the pond there is a designated primitive tent site and an obvious area of an old homestead.

Turn back and go back via the trail you took in.

Skiff Pond in the winter

This trail doesn't get much use in the winter. Be prepared for all conditions.

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How to get there

Starting in Saranac Lake, head northeast on NY-3 East (Bloomingdale Avenue) toward the village of Bloomingdale. After about 6 miles, you’ll reach the four-way stop in Bloomingdale. Continue straight through the intersection to stay on NY-3 East. About 2 miles past the village, turn left onto County Route 18 (Loon Lake Road). This road will take you past the Kushaqua Narrows and into the hamlet of Loon Lake. In Loon Lake, continue straight as the road becomes County Route 26 (Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike). Follow Route 26 heading west for roughly 8 to 9 miles. Finding the access road is a bit tough, but it will be on your left, north of Duck Pond, just past the crossing of Hatch Brook. Follow this access road to the parking area, the coordinates are in the directions above.