| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Ponkapoag Pond , MA |
|
 | Trails: |
Ponkapoag Pond Green Loop |
|
 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, June 16, 2025 |
|
 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking is at the "Dead End" (look for the sign!) right off the exit. Room for several cars here but I could see it overflowing or someone blocking someone else in. I arrived at 6:30pm and there was maybe a half dozen with room for maybe a few more. When I returned at 7:45pm, I was the last one. |
|
 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
|
 | Recommended Equipment: |
|
|
 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
|
 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
The trail is marked with green paint circles. I don't recall exactly how frequently but it was at least somewhat regular and the trail was easy to follow. I don't recall any blowdowns. |
|
 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dogs are allowed but must be leashed. |
|
 | Bugs: |
Didn't notice unless I stopped. |
|
 | Lost and Found: |
None |
|
|
|
|
 | Comments: |
2nd post-work hike of the day after redlining nearby Yellow and Green Loops at Houghtons Pond. I hiked the loop counterclockwise. I missed the spur out to the edge of the pond along the bog which might have been nice to do. Note that the trail goes *through* the golf course, not just merely along the edge of it as I thought it did based upon what the guidebook said. When I came up on golfers and a tee, I retreated, thinking I'd missed a turn but had not and had to make an awkward second appearance, haha. Watch out for golf balls! The trail has just minor ups and downs and the footing is usually good. Several people out but much less busy than Houghtons Pond and more scenic in my opinion. I think it's the older, more mature sibling of Houghtons Pond. Gaia had me at 4.2mi, 100ft of gain, 1hr14min. |
|
 | Name: |
Liam Cooney |
|
 | E-Mail: |
liamcooney96@gmail.com |
|
| Date Submitted: |
2025-06-17 |
|
 | Link: |
 https://www.mass.gov/doc/blue-hills-trail-map-guide/download |
|
|
Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
|
