Squirrelhunter91 Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Jabes Pond is a secluded pond hidden inside the Adirondack Mountains.. The only way to get to it is to hike in 2 miles. So on the first night we were there, four overnight trips were presented to us. We had to pick one to go on. All of the campers were divided into the four trips. The four trips were Benwood Mtn, Crane Mtn, Jabes Pond & Indian Lake. I picked Jabes Pond because it was a short ( but steep ) hike and we could fish. So Monday after lunch, we left and took about a 40 min ride off camp grounds and then hiked up the trail. The trail was very steep and it was in the upper 90's. Needed to constantly be hydrated. Anyway.. we got up to Jabes around 5:30 PM and set up camp. We were settled in by 6:30 ( tents up, fire started, etc.. ). Here's a few pics of the pond itself: Here is where our fire was and the view during the evening: Here is what we had to sleep in.. We had to squeeze five guys into this what was supposed to be 8 person tent. We barely fit five. Three other guys had to sleep outside under a lean-to. The only two girls there had a 4 person tent to themselves and the two counselors had their own tent to themselves. Here's all the food we had to work with between 12 people. The food definitely sucked the whole time we were there. We ended up only packing out a tub of peanut butter and some celery. Here is a pic of a few of the campers using the water filter pump to fill up everyone's water bottles: And then.. while we were getting ready to leave, this chipmunk came out of nowhere and tried getting into the backpack of another camper.. Turned out that this kid had the peanut butter inside his bag: You can see the backpack in the left of this pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Looks like a great place to hike to. Hope you had a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 There has to be some good fishing there! Nice pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I got news for you--that's no pond. Wow, spectacular views. Great photos Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Chris.. it was indeed a pond. Ponds are spring fed and lakes have tributaries. That's the difference between the two. To be honest.. I didn't know that until I asked how the heck that place was called a pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachflock Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Pond/Lake, who cares... its beautiful! That little guy is luckly you weren't looking for some fresh meat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Really pretty place there. Nice pics Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mehunter Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Looks very peaceful, certainly a beautiful spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Chris.. it was indeed a pond. Ponds are spring fed and lakes have tributaries. That's the difference between the two. To be honest.. I didn't know that until I asked how the heck that place was called a pond. Well there you go. I learned something today. I did not know that. OK then, that's the biggest freakin' pond I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 what a beautiful place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAstringking Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 looks like a great place to camp. beautiful view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodshed Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 what's it called if it has both springs and tributaries? Is it then just a lake? Our family has a place in the U.P. like that. Joe's Lake near Chatham if your a local there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer10 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 looks like a lot of fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Looks like a great place. Nice pics. Catch any fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Nopers.. no fish.. There was supposed to be trout in there but no one ever got a bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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