Round Pond is a scenic water body located in Pawtuckaway State Park. One of the popular hiking trails in the park is the Round Pond Trail, which is a 3.0-mile out-and-back trail that starts from the state park road and follows the shore of the pond. The trail is easy and suitable for beginners, with a gentle elevation gain of 341 feet. The trail offers views of the forest, the pond, and the wildlife. Another option is the Round Pond Trail to South Ridge Trail, which is a 4.5-mile out-and-back trail that climbs up to the South Mountain summit. The trail is moderate and more challenging, with a steeper elevation gain of 784 feet. The trail passes by the pond and then ascends through the woods to the rocky ledge, where hikers can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. 

Pawtuckaway State Park is a huge state park covering most of the southern end of the Town of Nottingham. It centers around several peaks that comprise Mount Pawtuckaway and abuts the western edge of Pawtuckaway Lake. (The other edges of the lake are private property.) An area called Burnham Marsh is near the end of the main entrance road just before the campground and adjacent to the Fundy Trail. Because of the campground and the many people who stay there, this area usually has a lot of people around, so the birding may not be ideal.

Pawtuckaway Lake is on the east side, but most birding is done in the large forested area in the western part of the park. That area includes Middle Mountain and South Mountain, trails through the extensive forest, ponds, and scattered open wetlands. The flies come out after mid-June, so try to visit before then. Of course, most of this rather large park is not explored by birders on an annual basis and surprises likely await in the more remote areas.

The Fundy Trail between the campground area and the boat launch area passes through woods and by Burnham Marsh. It can be productive, but because of the nearby campground and the many people who stay there, it is often crowded.

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike to Round Pond.