Rocky Ponds Trail

The trail leads northwest to the southern shore of Rocky Pond.

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Rocky Ponds Trail Details

Originating from the Kidney Pond Campground, the trail leads northwest to the southern shore of Rocky Pond, then travels west and terminates on the southwestern shore of Little Rocky Pond. The trail offers extensive bog bridges, dense conifers with thick moss, and at the lakes has excellent views of Doubletop, Moose, and O-J-I Mountains.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

1.2 miles

Estimated time

1 hour

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rocky Ponds Trail

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0.0 mi away

Kidney Pond

18 parking spaces

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Kidney Pond

Kidney Pond Campground provides 12 wilderness cabins on the shore of the serene Kidney Pond.

0.1 mi away

Doubletop Mountain Trail

The Doubletop Mountain trail begins at Kidney Pond crossing the Draper Pond Trail 0.3 miles in.

0.1 mi away

Kidney Pond Loop Trail

The Kidney Pond Loop trail serves at a "hub" for numerous other trails.

0.3 mi away

Celia and Jackson Ponds Trail

Providing access to two remote trout ponds near the western boundary of the park.