Just over half a mile round trip, a hike to Pickerel Pond is scenic, beautiful, and a worthy destination.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 0.6 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 60 feet

Hiking to Pickerel Pond

The trailhead is simply marked with a small sign; a pull-off for 3-4 vehicles is the best indication of the trailhead.

The trail starts along an old woods road on a slight but steady climb before quickly cresting a small hill. From here it becomes a foot trail with an easy descent. The trail swings a bit and meanders through the darker forest before coming to the grassy shore of Pickerel Pond. The Seward Range can be seen over the pond in the distance.

Pickerel Pond in the winter

During the winter the road is usually closed past the trailhead for Raquette Falls. In many instances it is not and can be driven to this trailhead. If the gate is closed or road is impassable, it adds 2.2 miles round trip and 190 feet of elevation gain. This trail is doable on both skis and snowshoes. Be wary of stepping out on ice in the winter.

Discover more trails in Tupper Lake

Looking to find some more trails to hike in Tupper Lake? With endless mountains, lakes, and waterfalls to visit in the Adirondacks, there are always more trails to discover!

How to get there

From the intersection of Routes 3 and 86 in Saranac Lake follow Route 3 toward Tupper Lake. Continue on Route 3 to Coreys Road on the left. Follow Coreys Road for just around 3.75 miles to the trailhead on the right.