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    Goodwin Pond is a very beautiful lake in beautiful surroundings. If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Goodwin Pond. Take a hike on the Metacomet Trail, and this is a popular place for folks from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford. There's whitewater on Farmington River for all you adrenaline junkies, and a glorious close by hotel is Sheraton Bradley Airport Hotel. This lake is so wonderful. What would winter be without  
   some skiing at Powder Ridge, and Hampton Inn Hartford-Airport, Ct is a tremendous site to get some rest.
This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike along the Link Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity, and do stop by Silver Birch Pond, it's a lovely lake. A splendid spot to camp here at Goodwin Pond is Southwick Acres Campground; you can run the rapids of Roaring Brook River.
You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all
 
               the fun things at Goodwin Pond. Rainbow Brook is a striking stream that is worth taking a look at, and you without doubt should go to Penwood State Park if you're here. Hiking along the County Road Trail is pleasant fun, and you'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Ski Sundown if you're here. Goodwin Pond typically gets a great deal of rainfall; throughout May this area sees the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.
If you're a golfer then a wonderful nearby course is Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, and Goodwin Pond is great enough to spend more than a day at, Golden Acres Campground is a great local campground. For the period of the long summer days at Goodwin Pond temperatures are regularly in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Goodwin Pond plunge into the 0's. At Rainbow Dam close to Goodwin Pond there are some exciting things to see, and if you're here, you could also have a look at pretty Great Pond.

 
Sheraton Bradley Airport Hotel, Windsor Locks
3 miles away
At the Sheraton Bradley Airport Hotel, our biggest commitment is to make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible. Whether you?re looking to catch up on some work or spend some quality time...

Hampton Inn Hartford-Airport, Ct, Windsor
3 miles away
The Hampton Inn Hartford Airport is the NEWEST and CLOSEST Hampton Inn to Bradley International Airport. We are located 1/2 mile to the airport and offer complimentary shuttle service 24 hours a day. ...

Current weather conditions at Goodwin Pond, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: CHESTER 17 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.88861
Longitude: -72.71083

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These outdoors activities are available near Goodwin Pond.
 Hotels Near Goodwin Pond:
Sheraton Bradley Airport Hotel, Windsor Locks, 3 miles away
Hampton Inn Hartford-Airport, Ct, Windsor, 3 miles away
Ramada Inn At The Airport, Windsor Locks, 3 miles away
Marriott Hartford Windsor Airport, Windsor, 3 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North/ Bradley International Airport, Windsor, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Goodwin Pond:
Golden Acres Campground, Hampden County, 9 miles away
Southwick Acres Campground, Southwick, 9 miles away
Sodom Mountain Campground, Southwick, 9 miles away
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 13 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Goodwin Pond:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 19 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 20 miles away
      625 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts, 21 miles away
      465 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Goodwin Pond:
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
 National Parks Near Goodwin Pond:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 58 miles away
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 59 miles away
 Trails Near Goodwin Pond:
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 8 miles away
County Road Trail, Hampden County, 16 miles away
Link Trail, Hampden County, 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Goodwin Pond:
Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, Bloomfield, 4 miles away
Airways Golf Course & Country Club, West Suffield, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Goodwin Pond:
Silver Birch Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Great Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 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....

Sodom Mountain Campground
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)....

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

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

Risley Reservoir
17 miles away
This is a nice little lake for fishing. Use minnows and you'll catch a lot of pickerel and bass. Worms bring in copious amounts of bluegill. It's a C/R lake....

Bass Pond
18 miles away
The Springfield Paddle Club is a private swimming club with a beach on Bass Club.  The entrance is from South Branch Parkway.  We have a lovely beach and a floating dock about 20 yards from shore.  Consider joining us for wonderful swimming all summer long....

Whiting Street Reservoir
18 miles away
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Whiting Street Reservoir frozen on a late afternoon in February, 2009...

Powder Ridge
19 miles away
Powder Ridge is closed for season due to pending sale....

Nashawannuck Pond
19 miles away
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My Mother was born in Easthampton-Wanat house near pond-Williston Ave. I am a former member of citizens restoring Congamond. There used to be a lot of fish - but now only bluegills -Millfoil is one of invasive weeds in pond. Pond over years has a lot of garbage thrown in it-used to swim there- would not dare now especially where beach used to be....

Ski Sundown
20 miles away
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... 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 ''Guide to Winter Fun'' or visit www.skisundown.com for conditions, trail map, rates, operating hours and ticketing options, lessons and packages, event cal...

Mount Southington
21 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....

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