Rock Pond

At less than a mile long, Rock Pond is perfect for families and for anyone who wants to stretch their legs.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 0.8 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: around 30 feet

Hiking to Rock Pond

The trailhead is simply marked with a small sign; a pull-off for 3-4 vehicles is the best indication of the trailhead.

The trail starts along through an open forest before entering an attractive area of hemlocks. There is a small rise in the beginning before you start to descend to the shore of Rock Pond. The shore is boulder strewn making for some excellent viewing areas. Wide open areas beneath the tall stands of trees offers excellent spots for having a lunch, if the weather agrees. The Seward Range can be seen towering to the back of the pond.

Rock Pond in the winter

During the winter the road is usually closed past the trailhead for Raquette Falls. In many instances it is not and can be driven to this trailhead. If the gate is closed or road is impassable, it adds 1.2 miles round trip. This trail is doable on both skis and snowshoes. Be wary of stepping out on ice in the winter.

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Paddling

A popular local paddle that only requires a short carry, exploring the nearly perfectly circular pond. Paddling the perimeter of the pond is around a 0.5 mile trip.

Fishing

The shoreline is shallow and makes for great fly fishing during the hatch. Casting from your canoe is also an option, being a short carry.

How to get there

From the intersection of Routes 3 and 86 in Saranac Lake follow Route 3 toward Tupper Lake. Continue on Route 3 to Coreys Road on the left. Follow Coreys Road for just around 3.5 miles to the trailhead on the right.