Hedgehog Pond

Posted much after the hike :(

Hedgehog Pond via Burntbridge - Brandy Brook Trail

Name: Burntbridge Pond Trail to Hedgehog Pond (part of Cranberry Lake 50)
Location: Cranberry Lake, NY, Adirondacks
Type: Part of large loop 50 miles long - we hiked as an out and back.
Necessary permits: Unknown
Pets allowed: Unknown
Recreation Guidebook: We started along Burntbridge Pond Trail that is a red-marked hiking/biking/snowmobile trail starts at a parking lot on NYS Route 3 approximately 2 miles northeast of the hamlet of Cranberry Lake. The trail runs south toward an arm of Cranberry Lake. At 1.4 miles it intersects a trail coming from the DEC Cranberry Lake Campground (Bear Mt Trail). Bear Mt. is an excellent side trip and offers wonderful views of the lake. Continuing on, the trail reaches Brandy Brook flow at 3.0 miles. The CL50 goes straight along the flow changing to the blue-marked Dog Pond Loop Trail. We veered off to see Hedgehog Pond and then retraced steps back to Route 3.
Recreation Map: http://www.cranberrylake50.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&Itemid=27 For better detail, download full size Trails Map on that page.
Directions to Trail Head: Parking lot on south shoulder of NYS Route 3 approximately 2 miles northeast of the hamlet of Cranberry Lake
Date: Sept. 14, 2009
Trail Distances:1.4 miles from Route 3 to intersection with Campground Trail, at 3 miles from route 3 reached Brandy Brook flow, continued along to campsite on shore of Cranberry Lake, continued along to trail to Hedgehog Pond which is .5 miles to the east.
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Difficulty (scale 1-5):3 for length (but I am beginner)
Trail Conditions: First part is along a old RR and logging road, one wet crossing after Brandy Brook bridge, rest good forest trail.
Water Availability: Natural water source in lake but we carried in what was needed for the day
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Hiked/Camped with: Nancy
Met along the way: One couple coming out after 4 days along the Cranberry Lake 50 - severely craving a Pepsi - but looking very good.