Slaughter Pond Trail
Slaughter Pond is accessible with two approaches to the same trail.
Plan Around Slaughter Pond Trail
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Slaughter Pond Trail Details
Slaughter Pond, just beyond the Park's western boundary, is accessible with two approaches to the same trail. The trailhead can also be reached via the Doubletop Mountain Trail which originates at the Kidney Pond Campground. The distance from the campground to the trailhead is 1.3 miles. The trailhead can also be reached via a service road which begins on the Kidney Pond Road, just after crossing the auto bridge over Nesowadnehunk Stream. At the parking area, follow the service road before crossing Slaughter Brook. Follow an old tote road for .2 miles until joining the Doubletop Mountain Trail coming out of Kidney Pond Campground. Slaughter Pond Trail begins in the old field and follows and old tote road westward for .9 miles before reaching the east end of Slaughter Pond.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
.9 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Slaughter Pond Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Slaughter Pond Trail
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0.2 mi away
Mt O-J-I
Some open slabs and brook walking. Very slippery, treacherous when wet.
0.3 mi away
Foster Field
The Foster Field picnic area is located along the Tote Road and provides access to the Mt OJI Trail.
0.3 mi away
Foster Field Group
One of two group site areas located a short distance from Katahdin Stream Campground.
0.4 mi away
Draper Pond Trail
After .2 miles the trail terminates at a canoe landing.
