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If you are in Hartford county it's always a good idea to stop by Swede Pond. If you're here at Swede Pond, you could visit Belcher Brook; a golf course close by is Pistol Creek Golf Club. Swede Pond gets a great deal of water; during the month of May you get the most rain around here; February is the month with the least moisture. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a location to stay Best Western New England Inn & Suites is a good choice, and on a fine day
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| | you can take a hike along the Washington Trail. Through the long summer days at Swede Pond temperatures are mostly in the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Swede Pond. A pleasant place for whitewater paddling near Swede Pond is Roaring Brook River, and don't leave without visiting Wadsworth Falls State Park. This lake is so wonderful. But wait, there's more to | |
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do right next door to Swede Pond. A day on the slopes of Mount Southington is just what you need, and Silver Lake Dam is a gorgeous site, definitely worth a visit. Nearby lakes? Sure, Norton Pond is near Swede Pond, and during your
tour here you'll meet some folks from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford for sure. You could also check out Gills Pond if you're here at Swede Pond; it's close by, and Swede Pond is great enough to spend more than a day at, Little
City Campground is a great local campground. This place, Swede Pond, it simply has so much outdoors enjoyable stuff. While you're here at Swede Pond you can take a hike along the Mattabesset Trail; if you came to camp Camp Eagle
Feather is a pleasant place to do that. Head up to Powder Ridge and strap some skis to your feet, and the Metacomet Trail is a perfect hiking trail close by. Days Inn Berlin CT is a good location to get some rest; during your stay
here do go to nearby Dossin Park Beach. This lake is so wonderful. You can run the rapids of Farmington River - Collinsville near Swede Pond, and at Swede Pond you can catch a sight of Lamentation Mountain.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 41.60083 Longitude: -72.76861
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Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 21 miles away 625 vertical feet |
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Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 13 miles away Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17) |
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Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 16 miles away Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187) |
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Powder Ridge
 | Powder Ridge is closed for season due to pending sale.... |
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.... |
Mattabesset Trail
 | 10 miles away You may wish to link from the Mattabesett Trail page to:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_157.htm... |
Mount Southington
 | 10 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
 | 11 miles away this pond was named Lake Major or Laggo maggiore by Harry Batistoni back in the 40's when he owned this land... |
Farmington River Reservoir
 | 15 miles away I'm looking for a fun family park.... |
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
 | 16 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.... |
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... |
Lake Chamberlain
 | 18 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.... |
Lake Wintergreen
 | 18 miles away Would like to know why there are no Garbage cans picnic area at Lake Wintergreen???... |
Konolds Pond
 | 19 miles away This description is garbage! I live across the street from Konolds Pond and there is NO skiing anywhere nearby and what does Fire Island out on Long Island, NY have to do with Konolds Pond????... |
Ski Sundown
 | 20 miles away 5 PHOTOS ... snowboarding seven days a week on 15 trails with 100% snowmaking 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 N... |
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