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Summary: A lovely pond in a small bowl. You look across the pond at two small peaks. There is a lean-to shelter and about 5 tent sites. The area is heavily used and it was hard to find good wood for a fire but there are nice fire rings available and good tent platforms. Trailhead: Take the Sawyer River Road off of route 302 to the end, passing the trail head for Mt Carrigain, Signal Ridge. Cross the foot bridge to get onto the trail. This is a dirt road which is not open in the winter months. There is a self-service fee tube at the parking lot and $3.00 will be needed per day. (Lat:44.0495 Lon:-71.38059) Trail Guides for Sawyer Pond: AMC White Mountain Guide by Appalachian Mountain Club (Appalachian Mountain Club) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Saco Ranger, 603 447 5448 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted 54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Jen on 11/17/2008 This was a hike I did many times as a kid. My husband and I recently took our dogs on an overnight outing there. The hike only took us about 45 min one way with plenty of water breaks for the dogs. The camping set-up is great, but get there early in the day during the summer or you risk not getting a tent site. The pond is great for swimming and the view of the mountains across the pond is breathtaking. 
Reviewed by x on 8/11/2008 Crowded and poorly maintained for the amount of USFS rangers that appeared. Fishing was terrible. Saw a few fresh bear scrapes near Little Sawyer.
Reviewed by Matt on 6/25/2008 I hike this trail at least twice a year and I love it. It was one of the first hikes that my dad and I did when I was young. It's a relatively easy hike with a great ending at the beautiful Sawyer Pond. Though the firewood is scarce and it seems to rain everytime I go I would highly recommend this hike to anyone that is looking to get away for a couple of days.
Reviewed by Matt on 6/25/2008 I hike this trail at least twice a year and I love it. It was one of the first hikes that my dad and I did when I was young. It's a relatively easy hike with a great ending at the beautiful Sawyer Pond. Though the firewood is scarce and it seems to rain everytime I go I would highly recommend this hike to anyone that is looking to get away for a couple of days.
Reviewed by Emmet on 3/1/2007 I have made this hike numerous times and is one of my favorites. It is not challenging,but the scenery is spectacular. My friends and I enjoy the area primarily for weekend camping and fishing for Brook Trout. The road is not maintained in the winter, so be prepared to double your hiking distance. A great place to swim and fish. At 105 feet this is the second deepest body of water in the state. 
Reviewed by kpmmbm on 12/21/2006 Hiked this on December 21, 2006. Very little snow. This is a very good trail for family hiking. Very gradual elevation gain and scenic pond at the finish. There are tent platforms and a shelter at the end. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Hampshire Hiking, New Hampshire Trails, New Hampshire Hikes, Carroll County Hiking, Carroll County Trails, Carroll County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||