Twentyninth Pond is a beautiful Adirondack pond just a short distance from the road.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 0.7 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 125 feet
- Hike includes unmarked trail and trail junctions
Hiking to Twentyninth Pond
The trail climbs slightly from the trailhead to a high point and soon comes to a short, unmarked path on the right. There is a designated primitive tent site near the shore of the pond. Continuing straight will keep you on the Stony Pond trail.
Twentyninth Pond in the winter
This is a designated snowmobile trail in the winter, but does see much use by snowmobilers. The trail is accessible in the winter by skiers and snowshoers, but don't expect the spur trail to Twentyninth Pond to be broken out. While a shorter hike, it's important to be prepared for all winter conditions. Be especially careful around frozen bodies of water, and don't go out on ice without knowing its thickness.
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Fishing
Twentyninth Pond contains brook trout and there are faint fisherman paths along the shore to explore. Use or possession of baitfish is prohibited.
How to get there
Take Exit 29 off of Interstate 87 and follow Boreas Road west toward Newcomb. Continue to Route 28N, take a left and head toward Minerva. Continue for just under 10.5 miles to the Stony Pond trailhead on the left.
