Though not flat or even-surfaced, the trail is a relatively easy hike with pleasant views over Prong Pond. The trail's surface is natural with roots, some rocks, and forest soil underfoot. The blue-blazed trail winds its way up a small ridge with an overlook above the pond roughly three quarters of the way to the pond. At the overlook, hikers can view the pond and look southwest to Big and Little Moose Mountains in the distance (Little Moose Public Land).
Beyond the overlook, the trail continues and drops to the pond shoreline. It passes an attractive open forest stand and large glacial boulder as the pond starts to come into view. The shoreline peninsula area where the trail terminates is dominated by red pine and is open for nice views and fresh breezes. This peninsula area, owned completely by the Bureau of Parks and Lands, makes for an attractive lunch spot (no amenities such as picnic tables, etc. are present). By exploring the shoreline, hikers can spot several more landmarks such as Blue Ridge and Elephant Mountain.
Please note: The forests around the north shore of Prong Pond are managed by the landowner (Weyerhauser) for multiple uses including for deer habitat. Per request by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, winter use of the Prong Pond Trail is not encouraged due to concerns over physically stressing deer who have very limited energy reserves during long, cold, deep-snow winters. Please protect vulnerable deer by not making them flee your presence during the winter.
The trailhead and peninsula area are owned by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands through a donation made by the Weyerhauser Company. The trail in between those two parcels is on land still owned by Weyerhauser with a trail easement held by the State of Maine.
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife owns and maintains a boat launch on Prong Pond. Located on Prong Pond Road, not far from Lily Bay Road, this boat launch is under a mile from the peninsula area. Hikers can boat to the peninsula and hike the trail starting at the water, though there are no docking or mooring facilities at the peninsula.
You can volunteer on this and other trails managed by the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. Contact us if interested as many hands are needed to keep Maine's trails beautiful and open.
For more information, visit the Bureau of Parks and Lands online or contact:
From the Town of Greenville, head north on Lily Bay Road approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Prong Pond Road. Travel 0.35 miles and look for a large gravel parking area to your left. The trail starts across the road from the parking area, which has not been redeveloped at this time but provides ample area to park off the road.
From Lily Bay State Park, leave the park and head south on Lily Bay Road. At a little under 2 miles, look for the Prong Pond Road on your left. Travel 0.35 miles and look for a large gravel parking area to your left. The trail starts across the road from the parking area, which has not been redeveloped at this time but provides ample area to park off the road.
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