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Ballard Pond Fishing Trail

The Ballard Pond Fishing Trail at Finger Lakes National Forest, in New York is an easy and tiny 0.2 mile out-and-back trail that leads to Ballard Pond.

For obvious reasons, this is a nice fishing spot. Ballard Pond is a water table pond that rises with the change in the water table levels.

Dogs are allowed here.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Ballard Pond Fishing Trail is a short, easy access point to Ballard Pond.
  • Ballard Pond is located in Finger Lakes National Forest and is a suitable fishing location.
  • Dogs are permitted on the 0.2 mile out-and-back trail.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
4'
Rating
0.0
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May 27, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 66°F
Chance Rain Showers
Friday
High 84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Friday Night
Low 59°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High 80°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 61°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High 81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
Low 53°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday
High 72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low 53°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 73°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low 54°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 78°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
Low 58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
High 81°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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Total Change
18 ft.
5 m
Ascent
4 ft.
1 m
Descent
7 ft.
2 m

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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.528983, -76.78778
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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