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    If you like lakes and you're in this part of Connecticut you can check out West Lake. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Powder Ridge if you're here, and if you need a place to stay Courtyard By Marriott Hartford Cromwell is a splendid choice. You can never get enough of the good skiing at Mount Southington. This lake is so wonderful. Near West Lake you stumble on the Washington Trail which is a brilliant hiking trail, and after a long day  
   outdoors Crowne Plaza Hotel HARTFORD-CROMWELL is a fine place to spend a night or two.
All through the summer at West Lake temperatures are regularly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to West Lake. If only every spot had this much outdoors enjoyable stuff, what a great earth it would be. Looking for something next to West
 
               Lake? Miner Pond is around here, and Camp Eagle Feather is a good campground nearby. And if that's not enough, there's a load more to do close to West Lake. Bradley Brook is a good local stream; playing golf is lots of fun at Miner Hills Golf Course & Driving Range.
The Mattabesset Trail is a great hiking trail in the vicinity of West Lake, and lots of folks from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford come here. Going for a hike on the Mattabesset Trail is always a delightful adventure, and Wadsworth Falls State Park is worth a visit. In case you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Roaring Brook River, and West Lake is a fine site to visit for more than one day, Little City Campground is a fine site to camp nearby.
This lake is so wonderful. Fall Hill is easy to spot from West Lake, and Westfield Falls is a splendid local attraction. Nearby lakes? Sure, Highland Pond is near West Lake, and Hammonasset River has a perfect whitewater paddling spot nearby. West Lake gets a lot of water; the month with most of the rain is May; the driest month of the year is February.

 
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Current weather conditions at West Lake, Middlesex County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 11 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.59917
Longitude: -72.70028

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These outdoors activities are available near West Lake.
 Hotels Near West Lake:
Crowne Plaza Hotel HARTFORD-CROMWELL, Cromwell, 0 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Hartford Cromwell, Cromwell, 1 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Cromwell/Middletown, Cromwell, 1 miles away
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, 3 miles away
Marriott Hartford Rocky Hill At Corporate Ridge, Rocky Hill, 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near West Lake:
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 2 miles away
Little City Campground, Higganum, 10 miles away
Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 13 miles away
Markham Meadows Campgrounds, East Hampton, 16 miles away
 Ski Areas Near West Lake:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 5 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 16 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 25 miles away
      625 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near West Lake:
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 9 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, Hartford CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
 National Parks Near West Lake:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 45 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 60 miles away
 Trails Near West Lake:
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 3 miles away
Washington Trail, Middlesex County, 8 miles away
Mattabesset Trail, New Haven County, 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near West Lake:
Miner Hills Golf Course & Driving Range, Middletown, 1 miles away
Rolling Green Golf Club, Rocky Hill, 2 miles away
 Lakes Near West Lake:
Miner Pond, Middlesex CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Highland Pond, Middlesex CountyCounty, 3 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
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....

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...

Mount Southington
15 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
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...

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...

Graniss Pond
18 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....

Risley Reservoir
18 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....

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

Lake Whitney
19 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....

Ski Sundown
24 miles away
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... 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. Fall ev...

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