The path climbs sidehill up the eastern flank of Mahoosuc Mt. and through the valley between Mahoosuc Mt. and Mahoosuc Arm, then swings right to cross a brook. If you like, follow the brook upstream to the left for approximately 0.3 mi. Notch Two, a miniature version of the original. Its shelter holds ten guests, and there are five tent platforms nearby and a privy. During the summer, a fee is charged and an AMC caretaker is present.
Water is available from a nearby spring or the pond.
Speck Pond is the only AMC facility out of radio range. The caretakers must climb to the top of Mahoosuc Arm each morning to make their regular transmissions to Pinkham Notch. Bear and moose also live in the area. Be sure to leave time in your plans for this final leg of the trip. Speck Pond Trail initially climbs steeply from the campsite to a stunning overlook of the pond.