Straits Pond, Litchfield County, Connecticut

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     The scenery at Straits Pond Dam near Straits Pond is delightful; don't leave Straits Pond without first going for a hike along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Summertime highs at Straits Pond usually tend to be in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Straits Pond. Shepaug River has a good whitewater paddling spot nearby, and Straits Pond  
   is not far at all from Torrington. Lake Waramaug State Park is a wonderful campground nearby, and a delightful lake like Lake Waramaug is a magnificent site to stop at.
Head up to Woodbury and strap some skis to your feet; Straits Pond is a great place to visit for more than one day, Buck's Rock Camp is a great place to camp nearby. A perfect nearby hotel is Homestead Inn, and a journey here wouldn’t be complete without a visit to close by Lake Waramaug State
 
               Park.
That right there is loads already, but it keeps on going; Straits Pond has it all. Whitewater paddling is tremendous on East Aspetuck River, and do stop by Eel Pond, it's a striking lake. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a place to stay The Mayflower Inn & Spa is a pleasant choice, and you are in close proximity to Arrow Point if you're here. This lake is so wonderful. There's glorious hiking along the Mattatuck Trail, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Mohawk Mountain.
Straits Pond gets a common amount of yearly precipitation; June is the wettest month with most rain while January is typically the driest month. And that's not all you can do here at Straits Pond. If you like swamps, you're in luck, Ash Swamp is right close by, and a great sight of wonderful Above All is available.

 
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7 miles away
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Homestead Inn, New Milford
8 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Straits Pond, Litchfield County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: MILLBROOK 10 miles away


OTHER_INFO
  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.72111
Longitude: -73.37639

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These outdoors activities are available near Straits Pond.
 Hotels Near Straits Pond:
The Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington, 7 miles away
Homestead Inn, New Milford, 8 miles away
Heritage Inn, New Milford, 8 miles away
Red Carpet Inn & Suites New Milford, New Milford, 8 miles away
The Cottages At Kent Road, New Milford, 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Straits Pond:
Lake Waramaug State Park, New Preston Marble Dale, 3 miles away
Buck's Rock Camp, New Milford, 6 miles away
Housatonic Meadows State Park, Kent, 7 miles away
Cozy Hills Campground, Litchfield County, 8 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Straits Pond:
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut, 7 miles away
      640 vertical feet
Woodbury, Connecticut, 14 miles away
      300 vertical feet
Thunder Ridge, New York, 18 miles away
      500 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Straits Pond:
Shepaug River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Route 341 to Route 67)
East Aspetuck River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class III - 4 miles long (Paper Mill Road to Housatonic River)
Bantam River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Stoddard Road to Shepaug River)
 National Parks Near Straits Pond:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 59 miles away
 Trails Near Straits Pond:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Litchfield County, 9 miles away
Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield County, 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Straits Pond:
Lake Waramaug, Litchfield CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Eel Pond, Litchfield CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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