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Curtis Pond Trail

A gentle traverse through a quiet section of the Adirondacks, this modest path leads to the secluded waters of its namesake pond in just under a kilometer and a half. The forest along the route often holds whispers of wildlife, and the trail's brevity makes it an accessible choice for those seeking a brief immersion in woodland solitude. At the pond itself, the stillness invites contemplation, the sort of unhurried pause that rewards visitors who favor intimacy over grandeur.

Length
0.9 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,909 ftMin 1,480 ftNet gain 4 ft
1,909 ft1,480 ft0 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi0.9 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Waypoint Cafe
21.5 mi away
Restaurant
The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club
14.4 mi away
General store
Otto's Abode
7.9 mi away
Shelter
Bear Mountain Lean-to
3.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (35)
Trails (9)
Lean-tos (27)
  • Bear Mountain Lean-to3.4 mi
  • CL 415.8 mi
  • Olmstead Pond Lean-To4.9 mi
  • Burntbridge Pond Lean-to4.1 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to9.2 mi
  • Big Shallow Shelter11.7 mi
  • Cage Lake Springhole Lean-to11.4 mi
  • High Falls No. 2 Lean-To9.6 mi
Primitive campsites (346)
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 150.4 mi
  • CL-150.4 mi
  • Curtis Pond0.5 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 140.7 mi
  • CL-140.7 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 130.9 mi
  • CL 130.9 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 121.1 mi
§ Nearby parking

60 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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