This route offers a great tour of 3 ponds, with Stoney Pond being the largest. The trail begins along NY 28N and ascends a short hill before tapering off. At 0.3 miles in, a trail leads right, heading to a campground. Do not take this trail, instead continue on the mail trail and descend through a spruce swamp. Next you will be faced with a moderate climb and then a few more descents leading to the bottom of the valley. After crossing Stoney Pond Brook, begin to ascend once again, passing beaver dam ponds before ending at the lean-to at Stoney Pond. Stop here before following your tracks back to your vehicle or continue on to Little and big sherman Ponds for a larger tour before heading back to the trailhead.