Hothole Valley on an August morning, from Great Pond Mountain’s South Overlook
Photo: Isaac Bray
TRAIL UPDATES
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Another way to reach the summit. Have you tried the new Mountain Brook Trail? It connects the Dead River Trailhead to the Stuart Gross Trail, the main route up Great Pond Mountain. This new trail is open to hikers and mountain bikers and offers a quieter, safer alternative to walking or riding on Don Fish Road. It also makes it easier to reach the Connector and Capstone Trails
Getting there: From the Dead River Trailhead, walk about 1/5 mile to find the trail entrance on the right.
- Camping in the Wildlands: Tent camping is available by reservation at three designated campsites for individuals and small groups. Visit greatpondtrust.org for campsite details and reservations.
- Can I do this here? Please know before you go. Review our Activities, Access and Map page.
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Please! keep your dogs on leash everywhere in the Wildlands. Unleashed dogs impact other visitors, ground-nesting birds, small mammals, and other wildlife, and are at risk of porcupine encounters. Dogs are not allowed in biodiversity zones (see map). Please clean up pet waste and bring bags home with you.
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No parking on Don Fish Road. If the Mountain Trailhead lot is full, please drive back down the hill to the Dead River Trailhead, where there is more parking.
Please enjoy the Wildlands safely and with respect for the land, its inhabitants, and each other. Thank you!
Support the Wildlands
As you enjoy the trails this summer, we hope you’ll consider supporting the work that makes these experiences possible. Our Annual Summer Appeal is underway, helping us maintain trails and roads, improve access, protect watersheds, and keep 5,400 acres of forest open to the public. If you’re already a GPMCT supporter, please consider renewing your support or becoming a recurring donor. You can donate through our secure website at greatpondtrust.org, with options to give annually, twice a year, quarterly, or monthly. If you’re not yet a supporter, please consider becoming one.
GPMCT is a small nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers. Please support our work by donating to the “iron rangers” (green metal posts with a slot in the top — or newly painted in bright colors) every time you visit and consider making a recurring or one-time gift to Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. Thank you.
GPMCT is a small nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers. Please support our work by donating to the “iron rangers” (green metal posts with a slot in the top — or newly painted in bright colors) every time you visit and consider making a recurring or one-time gift to Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. Thank you.