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     Highland Pond is not far at all from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford. Lakes are nice; Wilcox Pond is a lake that's in the vicinity of Highland Pond. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always explore nearby Wilcox Pond, and if the weather is brilliant, you can go for a hike along the Washington Trail. Camels Hump is trouble-free to spot from Highland Pond, and while you're here you can take a hike along the Mattabesset Trail. Highland Pond  
   is a wet site that gets a lot of rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; the driest month is February.
The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Mount Southington, and whitewater paddling is tremendous on Hammonasset River. You might want to pay a visit to Preston Notch if you're here at Highland Pond, and dry warm beds await you at Days Inn Berlin CT. This lake is so wonderful. Why not camp at Camp Eagle
 
               Feather while you're here at Highland Pond, and on a brilliant day you can take a hike along the Mattabesset Trail.
Don't stop me now, cause I'm havin' a brilliant time here at Highland Pond. Getting to East Bradley Brook from Highland Pond is easy, and Little City Campground is a good local campground. Now, you may think that's lots but there's even more cool stuff to do here at Highland Pond. Westfield Falls is a wonderful local attraction; if you don't mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Roaring Brook River. Summertime highs at Highland Pond regularly tend to be in the 80's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows at Highland Pond during the winter regularly dip into the 10's.
This lake is so wonderful. Places like Wadsworth Falls State Park are fine to explore, and Highland Pond Dam is scenic. Hit the slopes at Powder Ridge close by, and Best Western New England Inn & Suites is a wonderful place to get some rest. This lake is so wonderful. A golf course near Highland Pond is Miner Hills Golf Course & Driving Range.

 
Best Western New England Inn & Suites, Berlin
2 miles away
Welcome to the Best Western New England Inn & Suites where guests will receive superior customer service and find exceptional amenities for an affordable price. This newly built Berlin hotel offers gu...

Days Inn Berlin CT, Berlin
2 miles away
Centrally located in Connecticut Silver Lake, 1 mi Hubbard Park, 5 mi Wesleyan University, 9 mi Central Connecticut University 5 mi Dinosaur State Park Hartford, 15 mi New Haven 20 mi Outdoor Pool, Fi...

Current weather conditions at Highland Pond, Middlesex County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 12 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.56917
Longitude: -72.73528

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 Hotels Near Highland Pond:
Best Western New England Inn & Suites, Berlin, 2 miles away
Days Inn Berlin CT, Berlin, 2 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Meriden, 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MERIDEN, Meriden, 2 miles away
Residence Inn Meriden, Meriden, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Highland Pond:
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 5 miles away
Little City Campground, Higganum, 11 miles away
Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 16 miles away
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, 16 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Highland Pond:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 3 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 13 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 24 miles away
      625 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Highland Pond:
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
Hammonasset River, Middlesex/ New Haven CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class I-II - 2 miles long (Summer Hill Road to Green Hill Road)
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
 National Parks Near Highland Pond:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 42 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 62 miles away
 Trails Near Highland Pond:
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 1 miles away
Washington Trail, Middlesex County, 6 miles away
Mattabesset Trail, New Haven County, 8 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Highland Pond:
Miner Hills Golf Course & Driving Range, Middletown, 2 miles away
Pistol Creek Golf Club, Berlin, 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Highland Pond:
Wilcox Pond, Middlesex CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Wilcox Pond, Middlesex CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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

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

Metacomet Trail
11 miles away
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....

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....

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

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

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
17 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....

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

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

Lake Chamberlain
19 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....

Ski Sundown
23 miles away
5 PHOTOS
...ks 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 calendar and multiweek kids and adult programs. Ski Sundown is located at 126 ...

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