This short hike along a seldom-used trail along Twitchell Creek brings you to Snake Pond, a very pretty backcountry pond in the Fulton Chain Wild Forest.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 1.2 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 220 feet

Hiking to Snake Pond

Start at the wooden sign for Snake Pond, and once on the trail you will begin a gentle descent that won't end until you have reached the destination.

Snake Pond in the winter

This parking area is likely accessible in the winter because of the presence of homes on Twitchell Road. Cross-country skiers with a bit of backcountry experience could find this doable, but if not, bring snowshoes and be prepared for all winter conditions.

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How to get there

From the intersection of Route 28 and Big Moose Road in Inlet, follow Big Moose Road. Continue on Big Moose Road to Twitchell Road and follow it for just over a mile to the trailhead on the left