Near Bradford Pond Rd - Salem Pond Rd Loop
A frozen Salem Pond provides a pleasant sight from Upper Salem Pond Road.

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Bradford Pond Rd - Salem Pond Rd Loop

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A loop around Salem Pond in Harold Parker State Forest using multiple unpaved roads.
3.2
mi
Distance
162
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
LakeRiver/CreekViews

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Flatter
Steeper
3.18mi
Distance
162ft
Elevation Gain
162ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
169ft
High Point
109ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The hike begins from Harold Parker State Forest headquarters. A 3/4 mile hike down Bradford Pond Rd leads to a loop of Upper Salem Pond Rd and then to Salem Pond Rd via Salem Pond Rd - Upper Salem Pond Rd Connector. There are many beautiful water views of Salem Pond along the way, including a couple of bridges/water crossings.

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Contributors
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