A large parking area near the trailhead sits next to the West Branch Ausable River.
Trailhead off of Route 86 near the large parking areas.
A variety of tree species lines the road as you hike to Connery Pond.
The trail leads to a hard-packed dirt road that hikers follow for the bulk of the trip.
Wildflowers near Connery Pond.
Wildflowers near Connery Pond.
New growth on a conifer.
Follow the trail and signs to the right of this intersection where a trail leads a short distance through the woods and to an opening on the pond.
Follow this trail to Connery Pond, which is also the way to put in for paddlers.
The portage trail leading to the shore.
After a heavy rain, the trail may become flooded. On this day, there were thousands of tadpoles swimming on the flooded footpath.
Critters have been hard at work picking at this tree looking for a snack.
The view at the end of the trail. Whiteface Mountain in the distance makes this a memorable location.
A closer view of Whiteface and Little Whiteface.
The slopes of Whiteface Mountain.
Even on a rainy day, the view is stunning!