Sucker Pond

Total Miles 3.2
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Sucker Pond is a rocky out-and-back trail located in the Green Mountain National Forest. The trail is one vehicle wide with room to pass. The trail features multiple off-camber sections and obstacles over 1 foot. Water crossings can be a foot deep or higher, weather-dependent. Air down;recovery gear is recommended. At its midpoint, Sucker Pond connects to Old Stage Trail.

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Difficulty

This is an uneven rocky trail with loose rocks, erosion, and washes. There are potential water crossings up to 18 inches deep.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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Scott Hildreth
May 25, 2026
Open
The large water crossings were deep (up to around 20") with some rocks under the water, but not muddy (stay on the main trail). Great trail with some small obstacles along the way. High clearance needed - would be quite challenging in small suv with lower clearance. Hancock Lake at the end has nice areas to park for lunch.
Sardine Can Offroad
May 17, 2026
Open
Very easy other than a few deep flooded areas 18-20” deep. If you stay on the main trail, the water is deep but the ground is very solid. There are a lot of loose rocks and one decent little ledge. This would be a lot of fun for a stock or slightly modified vehicle. In dry conditions, I think the ledge would be the only challenge for most stock 4x4s. Watch out for broken glass at the lake.
John moon
May 05, 2026
Open
Yj on 33s with lockers no problem trail is really rocky the first half
Sean Houlihan
May 02, 2026
Open
Steep and rocky but nothing crazy, have to hit a chiropractor after but fun. Didn’t go all the way to the lake but still good to check out
Jason Allen
Jan 17, 2026
Open
Lots of ice under the snow. Went off trail, need recovery. Do not recommend.
M J
Jul 27, 2025
Open
Heavy rain, water was 18-24” deep. Rocks slippery and mud in water areas was very soft.
Tom RDOverland
Jun 15, 2025
Open
The trail starts uphill and it’s easy in the beginning. Once you start getting closer to the middle of the trail it starts to get muddy with some deep puddles. There are a few swampy areas along the way where you WILL get stuck if you decide to drive through it. Other than that, the trail leads to a beautiful lake. Watch out for dirt bikes, quads and ATVs. Be safe!
Brennan Reilly
May 24, 2025
Open
Josué Rojas
Apr 05, 2025
Open
Trevor D
Dec 15, 2024
Open
Light snow covering most of the trail, with some icy sections but you can easily get one side off of the ice to get up the hills. The water holes are shallow and frozen enough for a 2 door JL to go over without breaking through.
Steve Michalek
Oct 20, 2024
Open
Ryan Garrison
Sep 16, 2024
Open
Carolina Overland Experience
Sep 10, 2024
Open
Rocky and muddy. Expect some decent mud holes near the top.
Scott Cooper
Jul 06, 2024
Open
When I went the water levels weren't as deep as in the description but it was early July so take that into consideration.
Owen Johansen
Apr 18, 2024
Open
Tree down near the end by the lake in the middle of a little water crossing

Sucker Pond Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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