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    What a nice lake Gills Pond is. This is no spot for people who don’t like to have fun. Best Western New England Inn & Suites is a magnificent site to get some rest, and locations like Wadsworth Falls State Park are nice to pop by. This lake is so wonderful. Near Gills Pond you hit upon the Metacomet Trail which is a magnificent hiking trail. There's so much to do here at Gills Pond that you need to camp here for a while, Little City Campground is a great location  
   for that. That right there is lots already, but it carries on; Gills Pond has it all. Paddling on Roaring Brook River is so much fun, and there are plenty of people from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford here.
This lake is so wonderful. Lamentation Mountain is a peak you can catch a glimpse of from Gills Pond; the Washington Trail is a tremendous hiking trail close by. The warmest time of the year at Gills Pond arrives with high temperatures in the
 
               80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Gills Pond. This lake is so wonderful.
Belcher Brook flows through this area, and dry warm beds await you at Days Inn Berlin CT. If you're here at Gills Pond and you like golf, you can go to Pistol Creek Golf Club, and Powder Ridge is a very popular ski area in close proximity. Gills Pond sees pretty high levels of precipitation; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here while February is regularly the driest month.
Silver Lake is a splendid lake near Gills Pond, and you can stay the night at Camp Eagle Feather. Drift down the rapids of Farmington River - Collinsville in a kayak; Silver Lake Dam is not far at all from Gills Pond. Spend the day on the beach at Dossin Park Beach while you're here at Gills Pond. Lakes? Sure, Swede Pond is in close proximity.
Head up to Mount Southington and strap some skis to your feet, and if the weather is pleasant, you can go for a hike along the Mattabesset Trail.

 
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Current weather conditions at Gills Pond, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 15 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.5975
Longitude: -72.7625

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These outdoors activities are available near Gills Pond.
 Beaches Near Gills Pond:
Dossin Park Beach, New Haven County, 7 miles away
 Hotels Near Gills Pond:
Best Western New England Inn & Suites, Berlin, 0 miles away
Days Inn Berlin CT, Berlin, 1 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MERIDEN, Meriden, 1 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Meriden, 1 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Meriden, Meriden, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gills Pond:
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 5 miles away
Little City Campground, Higganum, 13 miles away
Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 17 miles away
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, 18 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Gills Pond:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 6 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 11 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 21 miles away
      625 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Gills Pond:
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
 National Parks Near Gills Pond:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 43 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 64 miles away
 Trails Near Gills Pond:
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 3 miles away
Washington Trail, Middlesex County, 8 miles away
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 10 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Gills Pond:
Pistol Creek Golf Club, Berlin, 2 miles away
Hunter Memorial Golf Course, Meriden, 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Gills Pond:
Swede Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Silver Lake, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Powder Ridge
Powder Ridge is closed for season due to pending sale....

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....

Mattabesset Trail
You may wish to link from the Mattabesett Trail page to:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_157.htm...

Mount Southington
11 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....

Monce Pond
12 miles away
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
15 miles away
I'm  looking for a fun family park....

Graniss Pond
16 miles away
I live in Novato, CA and I didn't know there was a pond named after my family. I wonder if it really was....

Lake Whitney
16 miles away
No you can't and it's posted as such.  The area is patrolled regularly by the RWA Police, DEP and local police....Can you fish @ lake whitney? Thank you....

Hammonasset River
17 miles away
You may wish to add the following link from the Hammonassett River page:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_116.htm...

Lake Chamberlain
18 miles away
Access only with Regional Water Authority permit (25$/year). Off Rt. 69, turn down Morris Road at Bethany/Woodbridge border. Left at stopsign onto dirt road, second gated entrance on right. Fishing, hiking/running, horseback riding.
Good sized lake for the area, however boating is strictly forbidden. Gorgeous, peaceful surroundings (no houses), and wildlife abounds. The deer often tolerate people closeby. The fishing can be good for the experienced bass fisherman willing to hike around to the various small, scattered areas where casting is possible. These spots are often choked with brush so accurate casting, texas-rigged soft plastic baits, and at least 8lb test line are a must. I've caught a few 4-5lb bass and some good sized pickerel....

Lake Wintergreen
19 miles away
Would like to know why there are no Garbage cans picnic area at Lake Wintergreen???...

Konolds Pond
19 miles away
This description is garbage! I live across the street from Konolds Pond and there is NO skiing anywhere nearby and what does Fire Island out on Long Island, NY have to do with Konolds Pond????...

Ski Sundown
21 miles away
5 PHOTOS
...wskate 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 ''Guide to Winter Fun'' or visit www.skisundown.com for conditions, trail map, rates, operating hours and ticketing options, lessons and packages, event calendar and multiweek kids and adult programs. Ski Sundown is located at 126 Ratlum Rd. (...

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