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Massachusetts has many beautiful lakes and Ames Pond is one of them. Fisher Brook is a fine local stream, and do pop by Ames Pond Upper Dam if you're here. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Ames Pond, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are generally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Ames Pond are in the 0's. This lake is so wonderful. Ames Hill is clearly visible from Ames Pond, and after a long day
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| | outdoors University Lodge is a splendid spot to spend a night or two. If you came for an overnight stay Wagon wheel Camping Area is a good location to camp, and Ames Pond is a site with many visitors from Springfield. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Sunrise Trail is always a wonderful adventure. Camping is available at Barton Cove Campground, and get drenched paddling on Millers River - Lower. Whohoo, so much cool stuff in one place! | |
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Ames Pond rules! While you're here at Ames Pond, you could also stop by pretty Dudleys Pond, and glide down the rapids of Ashuelot River in a kayak. Go for a hike on the Sunset Trail, and dry warm beds await you at Black Walnut Inn.
Ames Pond gets a lot of water; the month with most of the rain is November, and February is when it's the driest.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 42.49833 Longitude: -72.42
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| These outdoors activities are available near Ames Pond. |
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Pine Ridge, Massachusetts, 22 miles away 200 vertical feet |
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Millers River - Lower, Franklin CountyCounty, 13 miles away Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls) |
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Ashuelot River, Cheshire CountyCounty, 15 miles away Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Ashuelot to Hinsdale) |
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Millers River, Worcester CountyCounty, 17 miles away Class II-III - 7 miles long (South Royalston to Athol) |
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