The H. Laurence Achilles Natural Area at Shelburne Pond consists of over one thousand acres of upland and wetlands in the town of Shelburne.  It is located along the shores of Shelburne Pond, the largest undeveloped body of water in the Champlain Valley.  The walking trails at Shelburne Pond run through a forest with rich, calcareous soils and are home to a variety of trees such as sugar maple, ash, hemlock, and others.  White cedar trees inhabit the rocky shoreline and many types of ferns are known to exist here.   Numerous rocky outcrops along the trail make Shelburne Pond a popular location for fishing.

Please park away from the shore in the designated parking area.  The trailhead is located to the left of the boat launch.