Name: Shell Pond Loop (#96742)
Rating: 3.0

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Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

There is limited parking at Deer Hill Road, and there isn't much access from the Stone House side.

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Local Club: Chatham Trails Association (CTA)

Land Manager: USFS - Saco Ranger Station

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#6

in Stow

#581

in Maine

#43,429

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From a small bench on the side of the trail, the best view of Shell Pond and the surrounding mountains spreads out before you.

Sep 29, 2018 near Lovell, ME

The upper end of Shell Pond as seen from the trail.

Sep 29, 2018 near Lovell, ME

A wooden bridge crosses a stream that feeds into Shell Pond.

Sep 29, 2018 near Lovell, ME

The trail makes its way through an Apple Orchard.

Sep 29, 2018 near Lovell, ME

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Shell Pond Loop (#96742)

“This trail travels a 2-mile loop around Shell Pond. ”

2.0

3.2

Point to Point

740' 226 m

627' 191 m

221' 67 m

247' 75 m

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Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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#581

#43,429

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