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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.

§ Overview

Hedgehog Pond Trail runs 0.5 miles (0.8 km) with about 236 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a sustained climb, about 20 minutes on the trail.

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Length
0.5 mi
Elevation gain
236 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
21 min
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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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
§ Nearby parking

31 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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§ 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
ADK Trading Post
22.2 mi away
Shelter
Bear Mountain Lean-to
2.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (11)
Lakes & ponds (31)
Trails (12)
Lean-tos (24)
  • Bear Mountain Lean-to2.1 mi
  • Bear Mountain Lean-To2.1 mi
  • Burntbridge Pond Lean-to3.9 mi
  • Burntbridge Pond Lean-To3.9 mi
  • Olmstead Pond Lean-To5.1 mi
  • Olmstead Pond Lean-To5.1 mi
  • CL 415.3 mi
  • Inlet Flow Lean-To5.3 mi
Primitive campsites (321)
  • 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
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