The trail to Lower Sargent Pond is marked with both snowmobile and hiking trail markers. It goes primarily through hardwood stands with occasional stands of softwoods. It is located in the Sargent Pond Wild Forest.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 4.8 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 370 feet
- Hike includes trail junctions
- Based on a hike to the lean-to and back the way you came
Hiking to Lower Sargent Pond
As you near Grass Pond, which starts appearing on your left at about 1 mile, the trail turns marshy and veers to the west around beaver flows. After descending towards Lower Sargent Pond, you'll reach an intersection. Straight will bring you around the loop to Upper Sargent Pond; right brings you to Lower Sargent Pond. Then a left will bring you over to the lean-to location on this heart shaped pond, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lower Sargent Pond in the winter
This is a mixed-use trail in the winter, with snowmobiles sharing the trail with snowshoers and cross-country skiers. Snowmobiling isn't too popular here, so you'll likely be by yourself if you are snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Some of the water crossings might be a bit difficult during the shoulder seasons. Make sure to be prepared for all winter conditions.
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How to get there
Off of North Lake Road just south of the Village of Long Lake. Drive 5.2 miles to the trailhead on the left.
