John Pond
Central Region • Central Region
John Pond is an easy-to-moderate Siamese Ponds Wilderness pond hike ending at quiet water and a lean-to setting.
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John Pond
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John Pond is a backcountry pond destination in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness near Indian Lake. The standard hike follows a relatively gentle forest route to the pond, where hikers reach quiet shoreline scenery and a lean-to area. route descriptions differ slightly in whether they describe the route as a direct out-and-back or part of a John Pond and Clear Pond loop, but the consensus is that this is a moderate-length pond hike rather than a steep mountain route. It is a good destination for hikers who want wilderness character without major elevation gain.