Name of Excursion: Marshfield Pond Ride
Excursion length: 6.5 miles
Time for trip: 45 minutes
Rate of Difficulty: very easy
Location of starting point: Drive to the Kettle Pond parking area.
This is a well marked location on Rt 232. Riding your bike turn
left onto Rt. 302, go ¼ mile, and turn left onto the small rail
trail.
Location of ending point: Approximately 3.15 miles from the
start of the ride you will come up onto Marshfield Pond on the
right. There is a small opening on the right which opens to the
Pond and has a small bridge which goes over a brook. This is a
great place to launch a canoe or kayak.
Suitability for children: Excellent, there is little traffic and the ride
is easy.
Reviewed by: Deborah Jurist
Highlights and special notes: The ¼ mile on Rt. 302 has a small
incline, not to worry as it is very short. There is also a small
hump about ½ mile into the ride. These are the only inclines on
the whole ride. You will pass some bodies of water with water
lilies at the right time of the year. At about 1.1 miles you will
cross an intersection in the forgotten village of Lanesboro. Just
go straight and stay on the rail trail. you will pass some bodies
of water with water lilies at the right time of the year.
Marshfield Pond lies under the watchful eye of the Owl’s Head
cliffs. In the late spring the wild azaleas bloom. They are a very
rare and endangered species. Pitcher plants can also be found
on the rock formations in the Pond. This is just an enjoyable
ride with few obstacles. If you continue past the pond you will
arrive in Marshfield. A visit to the Rainbow Sweets Café is well
worth the effort. http://www.vermont.com/Hunter/Vermont7.htm