The Hoar Pond Nature Trail is marked with yellow blazes and is an ideal trail for family hiking. The trail begins with a short, steep climb and then becomes an easy walk as it passes through a mixed stand of white oak and conifers. It skirts some cliffs, offering a limited view to the north and east.

The trail continues through a dense stand of hemlocks before passing through an opening in a stone wall and entering a grove of American beech. As the trail continues, it slopes gently down to a lookout over Hoar Pond. During the month of June, the mountain laurel surrounding the pond is stunning. Leaving the lookout, the trail descends to the level of the Hoar Pond, entering a thick stand of hemlocks before arriving at a "beaver box" and a bridge across the Hoar Pond outlet stream.

The beavers’ lodge can be seen across the pond. After crossing the bridge, the trail follows the shore of the pond as it winds its way through mountain laurel and hemlock before arriving at an elevated bog walk which offers a fine view of the bog and the pond. The trail loops returns to the lookout, allowing you to retrace your steps back to the trail’s beginning. (Distance: Approx. 2 miles round-trip)."

Access: Country Club Road (look for brown & white signs).