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Hedgehog Pond Trail

A compact approach through mixed forest, this three-quarter-kilometer trail leads to a small backcountry pond whose still waters often mirror the encircling canopy. The route is reported to be gentle and suitable for a brief woodland outing, though conditions vary with season and recent weather. Hedgehog Pond itself, sheltered and quiet, rewards the short walk with a setting conducive to observation and rest.

Length
0.5 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,716 ftMin 1,480 ftNet gain 236 ft
1,716 ft1,480 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.4 mi0.5 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Pond
Hedgehog Pond
455 ft off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Waypoint Cafe
22.7 mi away
Restaurant
The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club
15.0 mi away
General store
Otto's Abode
7.5 mi away
Shelter
Bear Mountain Lean-to
2.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (11)
Lakes & ponds (31)
Trails (12)
Lean-tos (28)
  • Bear Mountain Lean-to2.1 mi
  • CL 415.3 mi
  • Olmstead Pond Lean-To5.1 mi
  • Burntbridge Pond Lean-to3.9 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to9.0 mi
  • Big Shallow Shelter11.9 mi
  • Cage Lake Springhole Lean-to11.4 mi
  • High Falls No. 2 Lean-To9.9 mi
Primitive campsites (351)
  • Hedgehog Pond Campsite0.2 mi
  • CL 130.5 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 130.5 mi
  • CL-140.6 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 140.6 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Campsite 120.6 mi
  • CL 120.6 mi
  • CL 110.7 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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