From the Long Trail parking lot on USFS 10, cross the road and head north on the white-blazed Long Trail/Appalachian Trail. The trail follows the length of Little Black Branch Brook, crossing the stream several times as it gradually climbs for 2.2 mi. until reaching the shore of Little Rock Pond and Little Rock Pond Shelter. To return follow the LT/AT south for 2.2 mi until reaching trailhead (4.4 mi).
For a longer loop around the pond continue past the shelter on the LT/AT North for 0.3 mi (2.5 mi). At the intersection with Homer Stone Brook Trail/Little Rock Pond Tenting Area take a left, heading west. Continue around the pond for 0.4 mi. until meeting back up again with the shelter (2.9 mi). To return follow the LT/AT south for 2.2 mi until reaching the trailhead (5.1 mi).
