Copper Pond is a five-acre pocket water in the Keene town limits — small enough that it doesn't appear on most recreational maps and remote enough that local knowledge is the primary access route. No fish species on record, which either means it hasn't been stocked or surveyed in recent decades, or that it's a shallow seasonal pond that doesn't hold trout through summer. The name suggests old mining activity in the watershed, though copper extraction in the eastern High Peaks was mostly exploratory and short-lived compared to the iron operations further south. Worth confirming access and condition with the town office or local outfitters before planning a trip.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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