Spectacle Pond Trail

Schroon Lake New York Snowshoe Trails

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Spectacle Pond Trail - Schroon Lake New York Snowshoe Trails

Like Goose Pond to the north, Spectacle Pond offers another easy hike to a secluded body of water seemingly at the foot of Pharaoh Mountain. However, from this angle the mountain takes on a strikingly different personality: instead of the cone with gentle slopes that you see from Goose, the mountain from Spectacle is a truncated massif with imposing cliffs. While Spectacle Pond would be a pleasant destination in itself even without this view, this is definitely a hike you want to save for a day with good visibility.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Snowshoeing
Nearby City:	Schroon Lake
Length:	3.4 total miles
Elevation Gain:	Minimal
Trail Type:	Out-and-back
Skill Level:	Easy
Duration:	1–2 hours
Season:	Winter
Trailhead Elevation:	880 feet
Top Elevation:	1,160 feet
Other Uses:	Family friendly
Local Contacts:	NYS DEC Warrensburg Office
Local Maps:	USGS Pharaoh Mountain
Topo Map:	Spectacle Pond Trail Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Snowshoe Routes: Adirondacks & Catskills Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Weather Conditions

Rest Of Today
Light snow likely...mainly this afternoon. Total snow accumulation a dusting to 2 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Tonight
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows around 14. North winds around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows around 8 above. Light and variable winds...becoming west around 10 mph after midnight.