From the parking lot, the trail leads into the woods and climbs moderately to a bridge at 0.2 miles. The trail continues beside a stream to a second stream crossing that has no bridge but can be crossed on rocks. Ascending steadily after the second stream crossing, the trail climbs to a third stream crossing after which the terrain is gentler. The trail arrives at the outlet of Abbey Pond at 2.1 miles. Abbey Pond supports a community of marsh plants and animals. This trail is sometimes closed to protect nesting great blue herons. Watch for closure posters. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carrying out what you carry in. Average hike time: 2-2.5 hours round trip.

From Middlebury, travel south 4 miles on US-7 to where it intersects with VT-125. Travel east on Route 125 for 0.6 miles to the intersection with Route 116. Travel north on Route 116 for 4.4 miles and look for a sign for the Abbey Pond Trail on the right. Turn right onto a gravel road and follow the right spur to the trailhead parking at .3 miles.

From Bristol, travel west 1 mile on VT-17 and VT-116. Turn left onto VT-116 at a blinking light, travel 6.9 miles, and look for a sign for the Abbey Pond Trail on the left. Turn left onto a gravel road and follow the right spur to the trailhead parking at 0.3 miles.

The land adjacent to the road and the parking lot is private property. Please be respectful of the owner.

The TrailFinder website has a description and map of a hike using the Abbey Pond Trail.