The Round Pond Trail connects Ensign Pond Road with the area near Sharp Bridge State Campground, bisecting a portion of the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, and going by a bunch of bodies of water. This trail is best done as a point to point hike, spotting a vehicle at the end of your planned trip.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 9.3 miles as a point to point hike
• Elevation gain: 1000 feet

Hiking the Round Pond Trail

From the east trailhead, the trail climbs slowly to Round Pond, then crosses over and follows East Mill Brook. It goes over a small mountain and follows the Schroon River to the west trailhead.

How to get there

The east trailhead is on Ensign Pond Road, 3.5 miles west of Windy Hill Road. The west trailhead is on Route 9, 2.5 miles south of I-87, by Sharp Bridge State Campground.