Hike Description

  1. From the swimming area on Benedict Pond, follow the Pond Loop Trail around the south side of the pond.
  2. At mile 0.5, reach the junction with the A.T. Turn left and follow the A.T. north.
  3. In 0.4 mile, cross the Benedict Pond outlet. The Trail begins to ascend steeply for 0.6 mile as it climbs to The Ledges – a rocky ridge that affords fine views of local mountains.
  4. To return, hike on the A.T. to the Pond Loop Trail, which you follow back to the trailhead.

Directions

From US 23 in Monterey, go north on Blue Hill Road for 2 miles to the entrance for the Beartown State Forest. Follow the signs to the swimming area at Benedict Pond.

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