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Little Moose Pond Trail

Winding through mixed forest for just under three kilometers, this trail leads to a small, secluded pond that offers quiet refuge from the more traveled routes of the region. The path is reported to be relatively gentle, making it accessible to hikers seeking a shorter woodland walk, and the pond itself often holds brook trout, though current NYSDEC regulations apply. At trail's end, the water's edge provides a place for rest and observation, with opportunities to spot waterfowl and the occasional beaver sign along the marshy margins.

§ Overview

Little Moose Pond Trail runs 1.7 miles (2.7 km) with about 482 feet of elevation gain — a moderate hike, with a moderate, steady climb, about 1 hour on the trail.

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Length
1.7 mi
Elevation gain
482 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
1 h 4 m
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
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Elevation profile
Max 2,388 ftMin 1,946 ftNet gain 482 ft
2,388 ft1,946 ft0 mi0.4 mi0.8 mi1.2 mi1.7 mi
§ Nearby parking

30 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
Little Moose Pond
0.12 mi off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
The PERKS of Speculator
9.7 mi away
Restaurant
Oxbow Inn
8.3 mi away
General store
The Hamilton Mercantile
16.4 mi away
Shelter
Sampson Lake Lean-To
2.9 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (6)
Lakes & ponds (24)
Trails (10)
Lean-tos (35)
  • Sampson Lake Lean-To2.9 mi
  • Spruce Lake lean-to #33.3 mi
  • Spruce Lake #3 Lean-To3.3 mi
  • Spruce Lake #2 Lean-To3.3 mi
  • Spruce Lake #2 Lean-To3.3 mi
  • Pillsbury Lake Lean-To3.6 mi
  • Pillsbury Lake Lean-To3.6 mi
  • Spruce Lake #1 Lean-To3.6 mi
Primitive campsites (264)
  • Jessup River campsite2.7 mi
  • Jessup River Tentsites2.7 mi
  • Spruce Lake Tentsite3.3 mi
  • Fall Stream campsite3.4 mi
  • Fall Stream Tentsites3.4 mi
  • Third Cedar Lake campsite4.5 mi
  • South Lake campsite4.8 mi
  • Mud Lake Tentsites5.0 mi
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