Gale Pond, Hartford County, Connecticut     User input for Gale Pond, Hartford County, Connecticut: Be the first to submit input for Gale Pond. Help improve this web site with your great input. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        Glide down the rapids of Farmington River - Collinsville in a kayak; you can stay the night at Southwick Acres Campground. Just can't get enough of Gale Pond. Talcott Mountain State Park is a great place to check out on a pretty day; why not explore Gale Pond Dam while you're here. All through the summertime months at Gale Pond temperatures are usually in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 30's       with temperatures at Gale Pond dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. This lake is so wonderful. If you want to play some golf, you're in luck because Wintonbury Hills Golf Course is in close proximity, and dry warm beds await you at Simsbury Inn. Don't leave Gale Pond without first going for a hike along the Metacomet Trail; Cold Spring Reservoir is a nearby lake that you could stop by. So many exciting things to do at Gale Pond, so little time.                  Gale Pond is a good site to visit for more than one day, Golden Acres Campground is a good site to camp nearby; there's great hiking along the Mattabesset Trail. What would winter be without some skiing at Ski Sundown, and Grant Hill is clearly visible from Gale Pond. What would a site like Gale Pond be without out of the ordinary nearby highlights like The Pinnacle, and since you're here, you could also explore charming Lake Louise. Gale Pond is a pretty wet place commonly with a large amount of rain; most of the rain falls during May while February is ordinarily the driest month. This lake is so wonderful. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Mount Southington while you're here. Get drenched paddling on Farmington River, and if you're visiting from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, you won't be the only one. This lake is so wonderful. Some of the water nearby flows, like Hop Brook, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Gale Pond; Tunxis Trail is a splendid local trail. If you need a place to stay Simsbury 1820 House is a brilliant choice, and close by Horseshoe Cove is a wonderful place to go.   Simsbury Inn, Simsbury 2 miles away Welcome to The Simsbury Inn - a luxurious 97-room, full service hotel designed in the gracious style of a New England country inn. Conveniently located just minutes from the city of Hartford and Bradl... Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury 2 miles away A graciously restored New England country manor, The Simsbury 1820 House is located in scenic Farmington Valley on the crest of a hill overlooking historic Simsbury. Relax in the charm of the 19th cen... Current weather conditions at Gale Pond, Hartford County, Connecticut Local climate location: CHESTER 22 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 41.83889 Longitude: -72.78333 Connecticut Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Connecticut Hartford County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Hartford County Books about Gale Pond List of books available on Amazon.com about Gale Pond, Hartford County, Connecticut. Outdoors Recreation Near Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Gale Pond. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Connecticut Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Connecticut.     These outdoors activities are available near Gale Pond.   Hotels Near Gale Pond: Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, 2 miles away Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury, 2 miles away Avon Old Farms, Avon, 3 miles away Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon, 4 miles away Homewood Suites by Hilton HartfordFarmington, Farmington, 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gale Pond: Golden Acres Campground, Hampden County, 10 miles away Southwick Acres Campground, Southwick, 10 miles away Sodom Mountain Campground, Southwick, 11 miles away Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 12 miles away   Ski Areas Near Gale Pond: Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 15 miles away       625 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut, 16 miles away       425 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 18 miles away       500 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Gale Pond: Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187) Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 9 miles away       Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville) Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield CountyCounty, 15 miles away       Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area)   National Parks Near Gale Pond: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 55 miles away Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 63 miles away   Trails Near Gale Pond: Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 3 miles away Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 15 miles away Tunxis Trail, Hartford County, 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gale Pond: Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, Bloomfield, 2 miles away Blue Fox Run Golf Course, Avon, 3 miles away   Lakes Near Gale Pond: Lake Louise, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away Cold Spring Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away