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Moss Pond

Moss Pond is a small backcountry pond accessible by bushwhack or unmarked route — no official trail leads to it. The pond holds native brook trout and sees little pressure; expect wetland margins and seasonal insect activity.

§ Overview

Moss Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Mount Skylight and Mount Redfield.

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§ Nearby parking

6 parking areas

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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Moss Pond.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Old Mountain Coffee Company
10.1 mi away
Restaurant
Noon Mark Diner
10.1 mi away
General store
East Branch Organics
13.2 mi away
Shelter
Uphill Lean-to
1.2 mi away
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (123)
  • 123 designated campsites
Access (6)
  • 6 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (40)
Trails (40)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge5.9 mi
Lean-tos (71)
  • Uphill Lean-to1.2 mi
  • Uphill Lean-To1.3 mi
  • Feldspar Lean-To1.4 mi
  • Feldspar Lean-to1.4 mi
  • Panther Gorge Leanto1.5 mi
  • Panther Gorge Lean-To1.6 mi
  • Cedar Point Lean-to2.4 mi
  • Griffin Lean-To2.5 mi
Primitive campsites (123)
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #22.4 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #32.4 mi
  • Lake Colden South Campsite #12.4 mi
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