Trout and Round Ponds
44.017262, -73.631401
Ensign Pond Road, Moriah
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Take a pleasant hike through Hammond Pond Wild Forest to reach Trout Pond. If you choose, continue on to Round Pond.

How to get there

Trout Pond Trailhead: On Ensign Pond Road (County Rt. 4) between North Hudson and Moriah. Marked by a large DEC sign, it is 6.2 miles east of Rt. 9 N of North Hudson on the left side of the road. One can also continue 1.3 miles to Round Pond.

Key statistics

  • Distance: 2.5 miles round trip
  • Elevation gain: 250 feet
  • Based on visiting both ponds

Hiking

A pleasant hike through Hammond Pond Wild Forest, with a trail following the Trout Pond's west shoreline. Continue on the trail to reach Round Pond's southern end.

Snowshoeing

The shoreline trail makes this showshoe trek easy to follow even with a fresh snow.

Fishing

Brook trout, which also means the use or possession of bait fish is prohibited. Unwanted introductions of minnows/bait fish are a primary factor in the decline of brook trout fisheries.

Brook Trout
Round Pond is a quiet gem of a pond.
The trail sign is a reminder to sign in and out at the register.
This is one of those trails where the pond suddenly reveals itself.
These clumps of shoreline vegetation are where fish like to hide.
A busy shoreline means a busy angler.
The path to Trout Pond has an unusual quality.
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The path to Trout Pond has an unusual quality. A busy shoreline means a busy angler. These clumps of shoreline vegetation are where fish like to hide. This is one of those trails where the pond suddenly reveals itself. The trail sign is a reminder to sign in and out at the register. Round Pond is a quiet gem of a pond.

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