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    Wood Pond is a very beautiful lake in beautiful surroundings. Woodridge Lake Dam is a lovely place close to Wood Pond, and a spree to Talcott Mountain State Park revitalizes the spirit. Farmington River - Collinsville is a great whitewater spot near Wood Pond, and there are plenty of folks from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford here. This lake is so wonderful. Mount Southington is a great local ski area; Wood Pond is right by the Metacomet Trail.
This lake is
 
   so wonderful. Camping is available at Golden Acres Campground. This lake is so wonderful. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Powder Ridge is close to Wood Pond, and if you need a location to stay Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Farmington is a splendid choice. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this location. An afternoon playing golf at Buena Vista Golf Course is always a delight, and on a lovely day you obtain a pleasant sight of Burnt Hill from Wood Pond.
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               magnificent site to camp here at Wood Pond is Camp Eagle Feather, and a perfect location for whitewater paddling is Farmington River. Homewood Suites Farmington is a brilliant place to get some rest, and a lake nearby is Cornerstone Pool. Now, you may feel that's loads but there's even more cool stuff to do here at Wood Pond. Mooneys Woods is worth a visit; if you're looking for some flowing water? Try South Branch Trout Brook.
A delightful swamp close to Wood Pond is Spice Bush Swamp; do take a hike on the Mattabesset Trail. You could also pop by Burnt Hill Reservoir while you're here at Wood Pond; it's nearby, and hiking along the Tunxis Trail is pleasant fun. Lots of rain falls at Wood Pond; May is when you get the most rain here; the driest month is February.
For the duration of the summer months highs here at Wood Pond get into the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are frequently in the 30's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Wood Pond sink into the 10's.

 
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Current weather conditions at Wood Pond, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 19 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.73667
Longitude: -72.76083

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These outdoors activities are available near Wood Pond.
 Hotels Near Wood Pond:
Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Farmington, Farmington, 1 miles away
Homewood Suites Farmington, Farmington, 3 miles away
Marriott Hartford Farmington, Farmington, 3 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites New Britain, New Britain, 4 miles away
The Farmington Inn, Farmington, 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wood Pond:
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 7 miles away
Golden Acres Campground, Hampden County, 15 miles away
Southwick Acres Campground, Southwick, 15 miles away
Sodom Mountain Campground, Southwick, 16 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Wood Pond:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 12 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 14 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 18 miles away
      625 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Wood Pond:
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
 National Parks Near Wood Pond:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 50 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 62 miles away
 Trails Near Wood Pond:
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 3 miles away
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 9 miles away
Tunxis Trail, Hartford County, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Wood Pond:
Buena Vista Golf Course, West Hartford, 1 miles away
Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Wood Pond:
Cornerstone Pool, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Burnt Hill Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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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....

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

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

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

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....

Sodom Mountain Campground
16 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom... - 170 RV hookups, PETS:On a leash, cannot be left attended at the campground and must clean up after your pet., FIRES:Fires out at midnight, STORE:General store with supplies, food, candy and toys, GROCERY:4 miles away...Sodom Mountain is a family oriented campground that offers mountain hiking, family activities, pool, gameroom, mini golf and much more. Our campsites range from basic tenting to 50 amp large pullthrough sites. On site is laundry, lp gas,store, bathrooms with showers and discount tickets available to local attractions.

We are the closest campground located to the Springfield area. Close by attractions include Six Flags New England, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield muesums and the Big E (Eastern States Exposition Fair)....

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

Ski Sundown
17 miles away
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...k. 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 Ratlum Rd. (off Rtes. ...

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