Rock Pond (Putnam Pond)
Northern Region • Northern Region
Rock Pond is a short Pharaoh Lake Wilderness pond hike from Putnam Pond, valued for its lean-to, quiet shoreline, and easy-to-moderate backcountry feel.
Photo Gallery
Have photos of this hike?
Destination map
Rock Pond (Putnam Pond)
Map note
This map marks the hiking objective itself.
Route files
Route lines and GPX downloads are available only for selected launch routes. Most destination maps will remain objective-only until a later version.
Route Guidance
Trail Overview
Rock Pond is a scenic Pharaoh Lake Wilderness destination most commonly reached from Putnam Pond State Campground. The direct hike to the pond and lean-to is short, forested, and approachable, while longer loop variations can connect with Treadway Mountain, Clear Pond, or other Putnam Pond area routes.
Access
Major Pharaoh Lake Wilderness access hub.