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What a nice lake Childs Pond is. Whohoo, so many enjoyable things in one place! Childs Pond is peerless! Childs Pond is not the only spot close by, Twin Lakes is a close by lake, and going to Housatonic Meadows State Park is a good thing to do. This lake is so wonderful. On a magnificent day at Childs Pond you can take a hike along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail; camping at Housatonic Meadows State Park is always a magnificent experience. This lake is
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| | so wonderful. Blackberry River Inn is a fine site to get some rest, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Elbow Trail. There's some out of the ordinary stuff to catch a sight of at Camp Freedman Pond Dam in close proximity to Childs Pond It's always great to take a look at Great Falls. A tour to The Cove in the vicinity of Childs Pond is always a wonderful idea; Mohawk Mountain has great slopes and a friendly staff. Childs Pond usually gets | |
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much rainfall; August is the month that gets the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. From Childs Pond you acquire a good vista of Barrack Mountain, and a great nearby hotel is Sharon Motor Lodge. This lake is
so wonderful. Ski Butternut is a very popular ski area close by, and a great place close by is Dean Ravine. Camping is available at Lone Oak Camp Sites, and you need to visit Lookout Point if you're here. If you come at the right
time of year, Housatonic River offers some great whitewater, and you're sure to run into some nice folks from Torrington here. At Childs Pond during the long summer days highs are in the 80's, and the overnight is a tad colder of
course, typically in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Childs Pond. And if you're still looking for more outdoors cool things just keep reading. If the weather is glorious
here at Childs Pond, you can go for a hike along the Indian Trail, and a lake close by is Washinee Lake. Why not spend some time golfing at a close by golf course like Canaan Country Club, and do have a look at Hollenbeck River since you're here at Childs Pond.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 41.94194 Longitude: -73.35556
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| These outdoors activities are available near Childs Pond. |
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Catamount, New York, 20 miles away 1000 vertical feet |
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Housatonic River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 1 miles away Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (below Falls Village Hydro Plant) |
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Housatonic River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 4 miles away Class II-III - 22.5 miles long (Falls Village Hydro to Kent) |
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Shepaug River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 14 miles away Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Route 341 to Route 67) |
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