Murray Ponds, Middlesex County, Connecticut

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     Paddling on Salmon River is so much fun, and as expected Heft Brook flows through this region. So many entertaining things to do at Murray Ponds, so little time. The high level of rain makes Murray Ponds a relatively wet spot; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; the driest month is February. If you get bored of Murray Ponds, you could also check out close by Killingworth Reservoir, and do take a hike on the Washington Trail.
 
   Just can't get enough of Murray Ponds. There's so much to do here at Murray Ponds that you need to camp here for a while, River Road Campground is a great spot for that; a trip to Chatfield Hollow State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at Murray Ponds you can play some golf at Hillside Links Golf Course; Hammonasset River has a pleasant whitewater paddling spot nearby. At Murray Ponds all through the summertime  
               months highs are in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while Murray Ponds nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.
Madison Beach Hotel is a delightful place to get some rest, and hiking along the West Woods Trail is perfect fun. Head up to Powder Ridge and strap some skis to your feet, and if you need a place to stay A Victorian Village Inn is a great choice. Killingworth Reservoir Dam is not far at all from Murray Ponds, and you can stay the night at Riverdale Camp Sites.
This lake is so wonderful. Murray Pond Number 2 is a nearby lake that you could have a look at, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Mattabesset Trail.

 
A Victorian Village Inn, Clinton
5 miles away
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Madison Beach Hotel, Madison
8 miles away
There's a small hotel and it's nestled along a curve of the Connecticut coastline where Long Island Sound is its widest and the view seems to stretch to infinity. The Hotel dates back to 1800, when it...

Current weather conditions at Murray Ponds, Middlesex County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 4 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.38778
Longitude: -72.54028

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These outdoors activities are available near Murray Ponds.
 Hotels Near Murray Ponds:
A Victorian Village Inn, Clinton, 5 miles away
Madison Beach Hotel, Madison, 8 miles away
Waters Edge Resort and Spa, Westbrook, 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Guilford, Guilford, 10 miles away
Tower Inn and Suites, Guilford, 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Murray Ponds:
Riverdale Camp Sites, Clinton, 5 miles away
River Road Campground, Clinton, 5 miles away
Little City Campground, Higganum, 6 miles away
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, 7 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Murray Ponds:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 14 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 28 miles away
      425 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Murray Ponds:
Hammonasset River, Middlesex/ New Haven CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class I-II - 2 miles long (Summer Hill Road to Green Hill Road)
Salmon River, Tolland CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class II - 4.6 miles long (Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16)
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
 National Parks Near Murray Ponds:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 40 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 54 miles away
 Trails Near Murray Ponds:
Mattabesset Trail, New Haven County, 12 miles away
Washington Trail, Middlesex County, 13 miles away
West Woods Trail, New Haven County, 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Murray Ponds:
Hillside Links Golf Course, Deep River, 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Murray Ponds:
Murray Pond Number 2, Middlesex CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Killingworth Reservoir, Middlesex CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Hammonasset River
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Mattabesset Trail
12 miles away
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Salmon River
12 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...

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

Mount Southington
28 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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