Unknown Pond North Trailhead

Facility · Maine ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White Mountain National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,741 ft
Elevation
This trail crosses to the Kilkenny Ridge Trail and is a shorter, but steeper route to scenic Unknown Pond than from the Southern Trailhead. There are designated tent sites and an outhouse at Unknown Pond, but not at the trailhead. Mill Brook Road is gated closed in the winter.

Getting there

Trailhead is located 4.5 miles down Mill Brook Road, off of Route 110 in Stark, New Hampshire. Park beyond the bridge on the right side of the road and walk to the trail just East of the bridge crossing Mill Brook.

44.55352, -71.41040 · 44°33'12.7"N 71°24'37.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 76°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F252836496372767568544130
Low °F4515273948535143332412
Precip in3.22.93.23.74.44.64.84.43.75.33.94.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Unknown Pond North Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Unknown Pond North Trailhead?
No. Unknown Pond North Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Unknown Pond North Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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