Little East Pond Trail   Discovered/walked the East Pond/Little East Pond Loop trail on 5/23/10 while camping at nearby Russell Pond Camp Ground. We were 2 guys in our late 50's, with two dogs, who were able to run unleashed the whole time. There was no need to pack water for them, because in addition to the 2 ponds, there were ample mountain streams (1 about every 10 minutes.)Actual hiking time took about 3 hours. I would recommend Little East Pond first, because it is smaller,     with no good shoreline to sit and rest. East Pond is much larger, and it's all downhill from there. Many fallen trees on trails from storms. Also of note: Small area of snow at East Pond. (About 5ft x 20ft.) Says Russ The East Pond Trail hikes to one of the most pleasant view in the White Mountain National Forest. It is an easy one hour hike to a spot where you can stop to make a cup of tea or soup.  You can also continue on your way the Kanc on the other side of SCar Ridge Says Victor Oliver   BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE            Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Little East Pond Trail.   Trails Near Little East Pond Trail: Knockers Hole Trail, Grafton County , 5 miles away Hancock Loop Trail, Grafton County , 7 miles away North Slide, Grafton County , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little East Pond Trail: Hancock Campground, Grafton County , 3 miles away Osceola Vista Campground - White Mountain National Forest, Laconia , 5 miles away Waterest Campground, Woodstock , 7 miles away Woodstock KOA, Woodstock , 7 miles away Koa Kampground Broken Branch, North Woodstock , 7 miles away   Whitewater Near Little East Pond Trail: Soucook River, Merrimack County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln) Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway) Mad River, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton) Smarts Brook, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton)   Hotels Near Little East Pond Trail: Innseason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln , 5 miles away Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln , 6 miles away Kancamagus Motor Lodge, Lincoln , 6 miles away The Valley Inn, Waterville Valley , 6 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Little East Pond Trail Carrigain Pond, Grafton County , 10 miles away Moosilauke Pond, Grafton County , 10 miles away Campton Bog Pond, Grafton County , 12 miles away Squam Lake, Belknap County , 14 miles away Wakondah Pond, Carroll County , 16 miles away