At Minnow Pond you will see why many consider the Adirondacks a boater’s paradise; the region is home to roughly 3,000 lakes and ponds and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams—many only reached by trails. The endlessly interconnected waterways are prized by those looking for a quiet outing or a wilderness adventure.
Minnow Pond is a small, roughly 90-acre waterbody above Blue Mountain Lake and is part of the Raquette River watershed. Surrounded by mixed forest, this serene pond is home to loons, otters, beavers, wood ducks, frogs, salamanders, and a variety of fish. Located at approximately 2,000 feet in elevation, the pond’s shoreline consists of coniferous and deciduous forests as well as wetlands.
Hikers looking for a short, more vigorous route may want to try the Blue View Trail. From the higher vantage point, the views of Blue Mountain Lake are even more breathtaking. You can access the Blue View Trail as a spur off the Minnow Pond Trail.