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Lost Pond Trail

A relatively short woodland walk of 3.92 kilometers, this trail winds through mixed forest to reach a quiet backcountry pond that rewards the modest effort with solitude and stillness. The path is reported to follow a small stream for portions of its length, crossing terrain gentle enough for contemplative walking yet varied enough to hold interest. Birdwatchers often find the corridor productive, and the pond itself may offer fishing under current NYSDEC regulations, though the chief appeal here is the sense of removal from more heavily trafficked destinations.

Length
2.4 mi
Operator
Network
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,733 ftMin 2,382 ftNet gain 446 ft
2,733 ft2,382 ft0 mi0.6 mi1.2 mi1.8 mi2.4 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
The PERKS of Speculator
13.9 mi away
Restaurant
Seventh Lake House
12.0 mi away
General store
Pedals and Petals
14.0 mi away
Shelter
Cedar Lakes Lean-to #2
1.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (8)
Lakes & ponds (27)
Trails (11)
Lean-tos (64)
  • West Lake Lean-to #24.5 mi
  • West Lake Lean-to #14.8 mi
  • South Lake Lean-to5.0 mi
  • Lower Sargents Pond Lean-To15.1 mi
  • 8Thlake East Shore Lean-To12.4 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to14.5 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to14.6 mi
  • Cedar Lakes Lean-to #11.3 mi
Primitive campsites (247)
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • Cedar Lake Dam Tentsite1.3 mi
  • Cedar Lakes Dam campsite1.3 mi
  • NY DEC1.3 mi
  • Cedar Lake Dam 11.4 mi
  • NYSDEC2.2 mi
  • Third Cedar Lake campsite2.3 mi
  • Mud Lake Tentsites4.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

70 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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§ Nearby vacation rentals

Closest cabins, camps & lakefront rentals

Lake Kora
8.5 miBlue Mountain Lake

Lake Kora

Historic 1898 Adirondack great camp on its own 500-acre private lake — rented exclusively for gatherings up to 35 guests.

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