Holcomb Pond Nature Area, NY

Overview
Holcomb pond is a 29-acre pond situated on the Northeast end of the Zoar Valley nature area in Gowanda, New York. Zoar Valley is a 2,978-acre nature area that includes a part of Cattaraugus Creek and which also has unique scenery, including a deep gorge, cliffs, waterfalls, and thick forest.


Hike
From the Holcomb Pond parking area, there will be a trail entrance heading South. Take this trail downhill to Holcomb Pond which will be on your left after 0.2 miles or less. The trail goes around the pond. There are grassy areas and forested areas along the way. There are also a few paths going to the shore of the pond at various stops. I saw a few small frogs jumping around near the border of the pond.There's also a trail on the Northwest end of the pond leading West which is 1.6 miles long and connects to the South end of Unger road. There are a few other ponds 1/2 mile West of Holcomb pond.

2022-09-21 Mike_W