The trail to Round Pond via the Kunjamuk Trail is an easier hike for all skill levels and horseback riding. Beautiful river and pond scenery along the way.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 5 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 480 feet
- Hike includes trail junctions
Hiking to Round Pond
The Kunjamuk Trail extends 9.4 miles from the Long Pond Trail - 0.8 mile from the Cisco Brook trailhead - to the Big Brook Road trailhead. Following the Kunjamuk Trail from the north brings you along the shores of Round Pond after following an old woods road. The trail stays near Round Pond until around mile 2.5, where the ability for horseback riding ends.
Round Pond in the winter
This ski starts along a woods road, which is heavily traveled by locals, and accesses hunting camps located on International Paper property, but is open to the public for recreation. The road has a slight continual climb to it before the trail breaks off on the left to a foot trail. From here you will notice much less use and you may need to break trail. The pond will come in on the left with ample opportunities for vistas out over the ice. Chimney, Humphrey, Pine, and Bullhead Mountains can be seen from the shore. Be prepared for all winter conditions.
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Horseback riding
Horses can be ridden for 2.5 miles of the Kunjamuk Trail, from the trailhead to the western shore of Round Pond.
How to get there
From the intersection of Routes 28 and 30 in Indian Lake follow Route 30 toward Lake Pleasant. Continue for just under 0.5 miles to Big Brook Road. Follow here for just over 6 miles to the trailhead on the right at bridge. All that marks the trailhead is a blue disk on a tree.