Sucker Pond

Total Miles3.2
Technical Rating
5Moderate
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-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

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adam schwartz
Jun 28, 2026
2013 Land Rover LR4
Open
Normal
No problems with a LR4 on 32s and a bike rack hanging off the back. Nothing really fun or challenging, and the lake is remote and wild. Even though it's in the GMNF, nowhere good to camp. You'll probably see locals on ATVs or dirt bikes. TL;DR, its an annoying trail with lots of football sized rocks and nothing to note as far as scenery or challenges.
Julio Piedra
Jun 25, 2026
2024 Ford Bronco
Open
Muddy/Wet
The stagnant water was deep even for the Braptor , some moderate rocks , lots of fun
Scott Hildreth
May 25, 2026
2023 Landrover Defender 110X
Open
Muddy/Wet
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
2023 Jeep 2 Door JL
Open
Muddy/Wet
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
1993 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated
Yj on 33s with lockers no problem trail is really rocky the first half
Sean Houlihan
May 02, 2026
1996 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
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
2013 Jeep Wrangler
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Lots of ice under the snow. Went off trail, need recovery. Do not recommend.
M J
Jul 27, 2025
Open
Muddy/Wet
Heavy rain, water was 18-24” deep. Rocks slippery and mud in water areas was very soft.
Tom RDOverland
Jun 15, 2025
Open
Muddy/Wet
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
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Muddy/Wet
Josué Rojas
Apr 05, 2025
Open
Trevor D
Dec 15, 2024
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Snow/Ice
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
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Ryan Garrison
Sep 16, 2024
Open
DustyRough/Deteriorated
Carolina Overland Experience
Sep 10, 2024
2021 Land Rover Defender
Open
NormalDustyMuddy/Wet
Rocky and muddy. Expect some decent mud holes near the top.

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

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