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Get dripping wet paddling on Westfield River, and why not head up to Blandford and strap some skis to your feet. Go for a hike on the Richard Trail, and if you're going to from Springfield, you won't be the only one. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a location to stay Econo Lodge Inn & Suites is a magnificent choice, and do visit Alder Pond Dam if you're here. Don't leave Alder Pond without first going for a hike along the Spring Trail. Now, you
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| | may believe that's loads but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here at Alder Pond. Alder Meadow is a great place to check out, and East Mountain Country Club is a perfect golf course nearby. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Little River; a glorious nearby hotel is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD. This lake is so wonderful. The snow is fine at Berkshire East, naturally you could also go to New Intake Reservoir while you're here; it's | |
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not far at all. Through the warmest time of the year, highs mostly are in the 80's at Alder Pond. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's while Alder Pond nighttime
low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's. Alder Pond frequently gets a great deal of rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is January. Camping is available at Wilderness
Experience Unlimtd, and as expected Alder Meadow Brook flows through this vicinity. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this spot. There are great locations to look at along the Link Trail, and camping at Windy Acres Campground
is always a glorious experience. Alder Pond is not the only spot close by, Tighe Carmody Reservoir is a close by lake, and Flat Hill can be observed from Alder Pond.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 42.21667 Longitude: -72.76
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Blandford, Massachusetts, 11 miles away 465 vertical feet |
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Otis Ridge, Massachusetts, 24 miles away 400 vertical feet |
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Westfield River, Hampden CountyCounty, 7 miles away Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) |
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Little River, Hampden CountyCounty, 7 miles away Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) |
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Nashawannuck Pond
 | 1 PHOTO My Mother was born in Easthampton-Wanat house near pond-Williston Ave. I am a former member of citizens restoring Congamond. There used to be a lot of fish - but now only bluegills -Millfoil is one of invasive weeds in pond. Pond over years has a lot of garbage thrown in it-used to swim there- would not dare now especially where beach used to be.... |
Sodom Mountain Campground
 | 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).... |
Whiting Street Reservoir
 | 1 PHOTO Whiting Street Reservoir frozen on a late afternoon in February, 2009... |
Blandford
 | 10 miles away I love the nightskiing here, you can swing by after work and have some fun on the slopes.... |
Connecticut River
 | 10 miles away The Holyoke Dam is between the put-in and take-out. The dam is roughly halfway between the two bridges and it cannot be paddled.... |
Laurel Ridge Camping Area
 | 12 miles away Laurel Ridge is a family campground located in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts. We offer spacious wooded sites and for larger groups a safari field. We have planned activities such as Bingo, breakfasts, suppers, fun auctions and theme weekends refer to our Calendar of Events for more information. EMAIL: info@laurelridgecamping.com... |
Walker Island Camping
 | 15 miles away The staff at Walker Island was very friendly. There were many faucets located near campsites, and an outhouse, and an outlet in some sites. Our sites were located by the brook which on the other side is a busy road that large trucks occasionally rumble by. The pool was 5ft deep, compared to the 'small beach' which is literally a pile of sand plopped by the brook. No swimming in this beach. The arrow pointing to the spring is really a spring hung on a tree. Not so funny when your vacation hopes were to swim in some natural waters. Hiking may be difficult to find ask for directions.... |
Bass Pond
 | 18 miles away The Springfield Paddle Club is a private swimming club with a beach on Bass Club. The entrance is from South Branch Parkway. We have a lovely beach and a floating dock about 20 yards from shore. Consider joining us for wonderful swimming all summer long.... |
Berkshire East
 | 19 miles away I loved it. It was great. I can't wait to go again. It had tons of great beginner and intermediate trails. A little park !!!!!!!!!!!!...Vacation Village... |
Factory Hollow Pond
 | 19 miles away This pond is known by everyone as Puffer's pond and I've never heard it called this before. In the summer there are a lot of swimmers, but it makes good early morning fishing.... |
Otis Ridge
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Ski Sundown
 | 25 miles away 5 PHOTOS ...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 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 mu... |
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