Mill Pond

High up on Moose Mountain in Etna is the Mill Pond Forest, permanently protected by Kay and Peter Shumway through a conservation easement  to the Hanover Conservancy.

The Mill Pond Forest includes the north shore of Mill Pond, Hanover’s highest water body and the primary headwaters of Mink Brook.

To get there take Ruddsboro Road to Old Dana Road then take the first right up Moose Mountain Road.  There is a small parking area at the top.  Walk up the tower road a short distance past the barrier and then turn right to the pond.  The walk along the dam to Kay’s Bench and the area on the west side of the pond are the best spots for birding.  This area is especially good during migration.

 

The photos here were taken in late April, the end of September, and early October.