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    Lake Erie is a great lake in an area with lots of outdoors fun all around. Going to Talcott Mountain State Park in the vicinity of Lake Erie is a brilliant thing to do, and there are some wonderful whitewater spots on Farmington River. This lake is so wonderful. Do pop by Ely Pond near Lake Erie, it's a pretty lake; since you're here you can take a hike along the Metacomet Trail. And if you're still looking for more outdoors exciting things just keep reading. A  
   great close by hotel is Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Avon, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Mount Southington.
If you come at the right time of year, Farmington River - Collinsville offers some splendid whitewater, and from Lake Erie you get a magnificent sight of Avon Mountain. This lake is so wonderful. Don't forget to take a great little visit to Nod Brook. High temperatures at Lake Erie during the warm months are
 
               in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Lake Erie dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
Much rain falls at Lake Erie; May is the wettest month with most rain; February is when it's the driest. You can take a little journey to Stub Pond Dam if you're here at Lake Erie, and Lake Erie is splendid enough to spend more than a day at, Camp Eagle Feather is a splendid local campground. near Lake Erie you'll locate a wooded neighborhood called Newton Brainard Forest; if you need a spot to stay Avon Old Farms is a brilliant choice.
While you're here at Lake Erie, you could also visit scenic Stub Pond; an afternoon playing golf at Blue Fox Run Golf Course is always a pleasure. On a tremendous day at Lake Erie you can take a hike along the Tunxis Trail, and you can hit the slopes at Ski Sundown in the neighborhood. This lake is so wonderful. There is a tremendous hiking trail in close proximity to Lake Erie called the Mattabesset Trail, and if you like swamps you're in luck, Hart Meadow is right nearby.
And if that's not enough, there's heaps more to do next to Lake Erie. A perfect location to camp here at Lake Erie is Golden Acres Campground, and the fine people of Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford like to hang out close by.

 
Avon Old Farms, Avon

Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Avon, Avon
The Residence Inn Avon is a striking new addition to the beautiful surburban community in Central Connecticut known as Farmington Valley with numerous restaurants, recreation and walking trails rig...

Current weather conditions at Lake Erie, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: NORFOLK 24 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.79389
Longitude: -72.82

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These outdoors activities are available near Lake Erie.
 Hotels Near Lake Erie:
Avon Old Farms, Avon, 1 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Hartford Avon, Avon, 1 miles away
Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, 3 miles away
Centennial Inn Suites, Farmington, 3 miles away
The Farmington Inn, Farmington, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lake Erie:
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 12 miles away
Golden Acres Campground, Hampden County, 13 miles away
Southwick Acres Campground, Southwick, 13 miles away
American Legion State Forest, Barkhamsted, 13 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Lake Erie:
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 13 miles away
      625 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 13 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 16 miles away
      500 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Lake Erie:
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area)
 National Parks Near Lake Erie:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 53 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 66 miles away
 Trails Near Lake Erie:
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 2 miles away
Tunxis Trail, Hartford County, 12 miles away
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Lake Erie:
Blue Fox Run Golf Course, Avon, 1 miles away
Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Erie:
Ely Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Stub Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Metacomet Trail
Gene, The trailhead at 315 and 189 is actually on Mountain Road which comes off the Rd right at the juncture.  The telphone poles are blazed and the trail breaks into the woods about halfway up on the right side of the road.  That is a nice section of trail although we hiked it in the rain.  Happy Trails....I am having difficulty locating the trail head in East Granby at rtes. 315 and 189 that leads to south toward Penwood State Park.  The trail maps say that the trail head is on Mountain Road, but there are no blue/yellow blazed trail markers on either of the two entry points into the woods.  The only indication of the trail is the sign post at the bottom of the road in the three way intersection.  Thanks....

Monce Pond
this pond was named Lake Major or Laggo maggiore by Harry Batistoni back in the 40's when he owned this land...

Farmington River Reservoir
I'm  looking for a fun family park....

Ski Sundown
13 miles away
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...easant views and both easy and challenging terrain on 65 skiable acres. Two triple chairlifts service the main mountain and a carpet lift, double chairlift and triple chairlift service the Sunnyside Area. There are two terrain parks and a snowskate park. Flexible ticketing options include 8-hour and 4-hour ''start anytime'' lift and rental tickets, as well as night tickets from 6-10pm. Amenities include a Lodge with two self-serve Food Courts with inside seating, Lounge serving adult beverages, full service Rental & Repair Shop, Snowsports School offering ski and snowboard instruction to ages 4 and older of any ability, a Ski Shop with clothing and accessories, Banquet Facilities for private parties and special occasions, and mountain view decks with picnic tables and outdoor barbecue. Ski Sundown hosts weekly racing and terrain park competitions and several fun family events during the season including a New Year's Eve Family Party, Winter Carnival and Wild West Day. Fall events include a Brewer's Fest in September and an annual Ski Swap in November. Call 860-379-SNOW for our free '...

Mount Southington
13 miles away
Night and day we are the one. Mt. Southington is Connecticut's convenient location for both skiing and snowboarding for all ages and for all ability-levels. Novice trails that gently glide down sloping hillsides as well as down-hill runs that challenge and excite are just some features of this popular ski area....

Sodom Mountain Campground
13 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom... - 170 RV hookups, PETS:On a leash, cannot be left attended at the campground and must clean up after your pet., FIRES:Fires out at midnight, STORE:General store with supplies, food, candy and toys, GROCERY:4 miles away...Sodom Mountain is a family oriented campground that offers mountain hiking, family activities, pool, gameroom, mini golf and much more. Our campsites range from basic tenting to 50 amp large pullthrough sites. On site is laundry, lp gas,store, bathrooms with showers and discount tickets available to local attractions.

We are the closest campground located to the Springfield area. Close by attractions include Six Flags New England, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield muesums and the Big E (Eastern States Exposition Fair)....

West Hill Pond
15 miles away
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Nice lake...

Farmington River
16 miles away
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Powder Ridge
16 miles away
Powder Ridge is closed for season due to pending sale....

White Pines Campground
17 miles away
this was the best camp site. we loved it., it was fun and it had so much to do .we will be back next year ...

Otis Ridge
28 miles away
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Woodbury
29 miles away
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