The 1.7 mile Pond Loop Trail officially begins at the boat launch area of Benedict Pond. With a number of other trails in the area, there are multiple ways to access the Pond Loop Trail. On the day of my hike, I used the Appalachian Trail to connect with the Pond Loop Trail near the eastern edge of Benedict Pond. The hike around Benedict Pond was easy with little elevation change. I took several pictures as I made my way around the pond in a counter-clockwise direction...