The trail into Foss & Knowlton Pond is pleasant and (mostly) smooth.
Foss & Knowlton Pond covers 41 acres and is located in southern-most Baxter State Park (BSP), Piscataquis County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 50 D4). This remote pond is accessed via a 2.3-mile forest trail that starts at the Daicey Pond parking lot. Given the notorious rough trail standards at BSP, this path is remarkably smooth and a real pleasure to walk on! Keep in mind that the only way to fish this pond is from a canoe. The ranger on duty at either Dacey Pond or Kidney Pond is available to provide keys each evening between 8 and 9 pm so anglers can unlock one of the BSP canoes stored at each of the surrounding ponds the next day. The cost of the rental is $1/hour, which is the best deal in town! Payment is based on the honor system, which I love. Bring lots of one dollar bills with you to pay for the rental. Just make sure to be at the ranger’s office at 8 pm on the dot to guarantee that you get the canoe for your target pond before it goes to someone else (the rangers radio each other as soon as they give out a key…). Also, do not forget to bring your swimming vest and paddle, or pick them up from the storage bins at Dacey or Kidney Ponds.
