Hammond Pond shares its name with the Wild Forest that it falls within. This is a gentle hike to a quant backcountry body of water.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 1.7 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 150 feet
- Hike includes trail junctions
- Based on a hike to the shore and back
Hiking to Hammond Pond
At the trailhead there is an immediate split; right heads toward Bass Lake, left goes toward Hammond Pond. Signs will point the correct way. This nice hike will bring you along a well-used trail and quickly passes by a snowmobile access point, which is used mainly as a handicap access. Continue straight ahead from Berrymill Brook. There will be an obvious split, but it's not marked. Heading right and slightly uphill brings you above the pond for a view of it through the trees, and eventually leads to Black Brook Pond. Turn left to descend slightly to the shore of the pond for the best views. This is where the hikes key takeaways are based from.
For a longer trip, continue along the shore to the western portion of the lake, where additional views await.
Hammond Pond in the winter
Access is typically easy for parking in the winter, and some choose to cross-country ski this trail, although snowshoes will do just just. Be prepared for all winter conditions.
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Fishing
The shore fishing is decent with options. Paths lead around parts of the shore to add other access locations.
How to get there
From Exit 29 on Interstate 87, follow Blue Ridge Road toward North Hudson and take a left onto state Route 9 and follow it north. Continue for 2.5 miles and turn right onto Caza Turn Road, then take the next right onto Ensign Pond Road. Follow Ensign Pond Road for just under 3 miles to the trailhead on the right.
