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     Griswold Reservoir is right by the Washington Trail, and if you're here you will meet lots of people from nearby Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford. But wait, there's more to do close to Griswold Reservoir. Mill Woods Pond is a tremendous lake near Griswold Reservoir, and a brilliant site for whitewater paddling is Roaring Brook River. This lake is so wonderful. At Griswold Reservoir you can catch a glimpse of Cedar Mountain, and Powder Ridge is a nice local  
   ski area. Take a little journey to Collier Brook while you're here at Griswold Reservoir, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Griswold Reservoir; Mattabesset Trail is a great local trail.
Griswold Reservoir is a rather wet place typically with a good deal of rain; May is when you get the most rain here while February is ordinarily the driest month. Residence Inn Hartford Rocky Hill is a great spot to get some rest, and the slopes of Mount Southington
 
               are so inviting nobody can resist. Lakes are such serene sites, why not take a look at Bell Reservoir in the neighborhood of Griswold Reservoir, and camping at Camp Eagle Feather is always a great experience.
When you're here at Griswold Reservoir it's always fun to have a look at Dinosaur State Park. This lake is so wonderful. The Metacomet Trail offers hiking at its best; camping is available at Nelson's Family Campground. This place, Griswold Reservoir, it definitely has so much outdoors fun stuff. Farmington River is a wonderful whitewater spot in the neighborhood of Griswold Reservoir, and for you golfers we recommend nearby Rolling Green Golf Club.
Summer at Griswold Reservoir comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Griswold Reservoir temperatures dip to the 10's. Wintergreen Woods is a forest right next door to Griswold Reservoir that you can go to; after a long day outdoors Americas Best Value Inn is a delightful place to spend a night or two.

 
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Current weather conditions at Griswold Reservoir, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.67583
Longitude: -72.69389

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These outdoors activities are available near Griswold Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Griswold Reservoir:
Residence Inn Hartford Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, 2 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Wethersfield, 2 miles away
Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, 2 miles away
Comfort Inn Wethersfield, Wethersfield, 3 miles away
Hampton Inn Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Griswold Reservoir:
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 2 miles away
Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 13 miles away
Little City Campground, Higganum, 13 miles away
Markham Meadows Campgrounds, East Hampton, 17 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Griswold Reservoir:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 9 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 17 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 23 miles away
      625 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Griswold Reservoir:
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
 National Parks Near Griswold Reservoir:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 48 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 58 miles away
 Trails Near Griswold Reservoir:
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 7 miles away
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 9 miles away
Washington Trail, Middlesex County, 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Griswold Reservoir:
Rolling Green Golf Club, Rocky Hill, 2 miles away
Goodwin Golf Course, Hartford, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Griswold Reservoir:
Mill Woods Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Bell Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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

Metacomet Trail
I finally located the trail entrance about 20 feet past a dirt road gate on the right that I had been using to get to the ridge line.  Thanks for the help!...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
13 miles away
You may wish to link from the Mattabesett Trail page to:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_157.htm...

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
16 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....

Mount Southington
16 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....

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

Salmon River
18 miles away
THe fishermen aren't nice here, especially in the Fly fishing area, we caught a lot of heck from them last year. MAde the trip no fun, I won't return. Try the Farmington instead....it's just bigger withmore room for everyone....You may wish to add the following link from the Salmon River page:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_117.htm...

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

Ski Sundown
23 miles away
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...from early December through late March. A trail mix encompassing beginner, intermediate and expert runs affords pleasant 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. Fal...

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