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Big Bad Luck Pond Trail

A brief trail of just under a kilometer, this route threads through a quiet corner of the Adirondacks to reach Big Bad Luck Pond, a small body of water whose evocative name hints at the solitude that often characterizes the destination. The path is reported to see light use, making it a suitable choice for those seeking a short walk away from more popular corridors. Connected to the broader local trail network, it serves as either a modest destination in itself or a link in longer explorations of the surrounding backcountry.

§ Overview

Big Bad Luck Pond Trail runs 0.6 miles (1.0 km) — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 20 minutes on the trail.

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Length
0.6 mi
Elevation gain
0 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
18 min
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,778 ftMin 1,703 ftNet gain 0 ft
1,778 ft1,703 ft0 mi0.2 mi0.3 mi0.5 mi0.6 mi
§ Nearby parking

43 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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop
14.4 mi away
Restaurant
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store
5.5 mi away
General store
Pines Country Store Inc.
5.5 mi away
Shelter
John Pond Lean-To
5.2 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (43)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (26)
  • John Pond Lean-To5.2 mi
  • John Pond Lean-To5.2 mi
  • Hour Pond Lean-To6.5 mi
  • Hour Pond Lean-To6.5 mi
  • Third Lake Lean-To6.9 mi
  • Puffer Pond #1 Lean-To8.3 mi
  • Puffer Pond #1 Lean-To8.3 mi
  • Puffer Pond #2 Lean-To8.4 mi
Primitive campsites (219)
  • Whortleberry Clearing Campsite0.4 mi
  • Big Bad Luck Pond Campsite0.5 mi
  • Ross Pond South Campsite0.6 mi
  • Whortleberry Pond Campsite0.6 mi
  • Virgin Falls Campsite2.4 mi
  • Chain Lakes Road South Roadside Tentsite3.2 mi
  • Huntley Pond Campsite #33.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.3 mi
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