Keene Pond Walk

  • Route 73, Keene Valley

Hike Features

Ponds / Lakes

The pond walk is simply a small beaver pond located behind the Keene Central School, and close to one of the most popular trailheads in the area.

Key takeaways

  • Distance: 0.5 miles round trip
  • Elevation gain: Less than 25 feet
  • Hike includes trail junctions and a bridge

Hiking around Keene Pond

From the trailhead you will have to cross a long bridge over a beaver flow. The trail register is immediately after the bridge. About 0.1 miles further you will come to the pond. A trail leads all the way around the pond. This is an excellent scenic destination for birding, wildlife viewing, and a short peaceful stroll. Blueberry Mountain and Porter's Ridge loom off in the distance.

Keene Pond in the winter

While this would be a nice destination for an introduction to snowshoeing for little children, the actual loop gets only moderate attention from users.

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Birding

This is an excellent scenic destination for birding, wildlife viewing, and a short peaceful stroll. Blueberry Mountain and Porters Ridge loom off in the distance.

How to get there

Follow Route 73 out of Lake Placid and continue through Keene and into Keene Valley. As you pass through Keene Valley there will be a major trailhead on your right for Roostercomb Mountain, park here.