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Hike to Trout and Mud Ponds

October 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

We will meet at Russel Brook Falls Parking area, We will walk up to Trout Pond Lean-to and from there we will walk over to Mud Pond and explore there. From there we will go back to Russel Brook Falls and enjoy them. The overall ascent of the hike is 900 feet and the descent is 960 feet. This will be a very enjoyable fall walk.

Event Duration: 6 miles, 4 hours

Level of Difficulty:  Moderate

Leader: Bob Moses

Bring: Lunch/ snacks, water/ drink, sunscreen, insect repellent, sturdy hiking shoes, rain gear, and extra layers.

Registration: This hike is limited to 12 people and registration is required. The registration deadline is October 8. Use registration form below to register.

PLEASE contact the leader and cancel if you are not able to come as others may want to take your place.

Dogs allowed:  Yes, only with permission of event leader.

Additional InformationThis is a rain or shine event.

Questions about this event can be directed to:  roberthmoses47@gmail.com

Driving Directions:

From Stewart Ave. Roscoe (traffic light) take Route 206 north 2.3 miles and turn Left onto Morton Hill Rd. Take Morton Hill Rd. 3.1 miles to Russel Brook Rd and turn left. Proceed just over a half mile to the Russell Brook Rd. Parking Lot.

From the junction of Routes 206 and 30 (2.7 miles southeast of Downsville) take 206 south for 2.9 miles and turn right on Jug Tavern Rd. Take Jug Tavern Rd 1.6 miles and turn left onto Campbell Mt Rd. (T-intersection). Go one-third of a mile and turn left onto Morton Hill Rd. Take Morton Hill R. 2.7 miles and turn right on Russell Brook Rd. Proceed just over a half mile to the Russell Brook Rd. Parking Lot.

GPS coordinates: 41.99443, -74.94144

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BwANbNNM53c4bPb67

After you press “Submit” below the registration form, you will see a screen that says “Your registration has been submitted”. If you do not, an error has occurred. Please resubmit, being sure to complete all fields. You should receive a message from the leader acknowledging your registration.

Register:

Register for Hike to Trout and Mud Ponds

Details

Date:
October 9, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Venue

Russell Brook Falls Parking Lot 41.99443, -74.94144