Abbey Pond Trail
From the parking lot, the trail climbs moderately to a stream crossing at 0.2 miles. At 0.4 miles the trail drops into the stream requiring a scramble down the bank and a 50 foot walk in the stream and then a scramble back up the bank to the trail tread. At 0.5 miles another stream crossing requires a more challenging rock hop to cross. Following this crossing the trail climbs steadily to another stream crossing after which the terrain is gentler. The trail arrives at the outlet of Abbey Pond at 2.1 miles. Abbey Pond supports a community of marsh plants and animals. This trail is sometimes closed to protect nesting great blue herons. Watch for closure posters. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in. Average hike time: 2.5 – 3 hours round trip.
General Information
No horses, mountain bikes, or motorized vehicles
Getting There
Directions
From Middlebury, travel south 4.0 miles on Route 7 to where it intersects with Route 125. Travel east on Route 125 for 0.6 miles to the intersection with Route 116. Travel north on Route 116 for 4.4 miles and look for a sign for the Abbey Pond Trail on the right. Turn right onto a gravel road and follow the right spur to the trailhead parking at 0.3 miles.
From Bristol, travel west 1.0 miles on Route 17 & 116. Turn left onto Route 116 at a blinking light, travel 6.9 miles and look for a sign for the Abbey Pond Trail on the left. Turn left onto a gravel road and follow the right spur to the trailhead parking at 0.3 miles.
The land adjacent to the road and parking lot is private property. Please be respectful of the owner.
