- Out and Back
- Out and Back
- Out and Back
About
This trail is actually quite steep, but it is also short. The pond rests on the shoulder of Skiff Mountain in the Hammond Pond Wilderness Area, so essentially you are climbing the mountain to reach the pond.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 0.6 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 350 feet
Hiking Arnold Pond
The mountain you will be hiking near is private property, do not be tempted by the prospect of good views to trespass. You will come out to the southern shore of the pond; the cliffs of Skiff Mountain are seen opposite of you. Herd paths do go around the pond in parts to give different perspectives of this body of water.
How to get there
From the intersection of Route 74 and Route 9N in Ticonderoga follow Route 74 west toward Schroon Lake. Continue to the small Hamlet of Eagle Lake and cross over the bridge separating the two portions of the lake. In roughly 0.25 miles there is a launch for Eagle Lake on the left. About another 0.5 mile or so the trail for the Short Swing Trail will be on the left, park here. The trail is about 100 feet further up the road on the opposite side of Route 74.
Emergency Information
Lake Champlain Region
Champ's Local Tips
Skip the I-87 traffic — take the ferry between Charlotte, VT and Essex, NY. Twenty minutes, and the view beats the highway.
