Danks Pond, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

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     Some of the water nearby flows, like Brickyard Brook, and you're probably interested in lakes, Hulberts Pond is one of those nearby. While you're here at Danks Pond it's a good idea to have a look at Hockanum Meadows, and Berkshire East has nice slopes and a friendly staff. If you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Connecticut River; you can go for a hike on the Spring Trail.
Swamps like Neds Ditch near
 
   Danks Pond make for great spots to take a look at; an attention-grabbing thing to pop by close to Danks Pond is Mill River Dam. Don't leave Danks Pond without first going for a hike along the Link Trail. Lakes are great; The Oxbow is a lake that's in close proximity to Danks Pond. But wait, there's more to do near Danks Pond. If you came for an overnight stay Windy Acres Campground is a pleasant site to camp, and nothing beats kicking back at Sandy Beach.
 
               This lake is so wonderful. Playing golf is lots of fun at Pine Grove Golf Club, and Rainbow Motel is a brilliant campground nearby. Just can't get enough of Danks Pond. If you need a spot to stay Clarion Hotel & Conference Center is a tremendous choice, and the dominant highlight in the region is the Mount Tom Range. Really delightful skiing awaits you at Blandford, and there's glorious hiking along the Richard Trail.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Danks Pond a wet place; May is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. The warmest time of the year at Danks Pond comes with high temperatures in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and overnight lows during the winter for Danks Pond tend to be in the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. People from Springfield love to come to Danks Pond, and Quality Inn & Suites Northampton is a glorious site to get some rest.
This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is tremendous on Deerfield River; you can distinguish Deadtop from Danks Pond.

 
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Northampton
2 miles away
Full-service hotel with 122 guest rooms. Hotel features free wireless high-speed Internet, free parking, indoor/outdoor pool, game room, tennis courts, volleyball, and horseshoes. Montana's Tavern on-...

Quality Inn & Suites Northampton, Northampton
2 miles away
Located in the Arts and Entertainment District, in historic downtown Northampton. Walking distance to shops and restaurant venues. Minutes from Smith College. Located within a few miles of U-Mass, ...

Current weather conditions at Danks Pond, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
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Local climate location: CUMMINGTON HILL 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.2875
Longitude: -72.64222

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These outdoors activities are available near Danks Pond.
 Beaches Near Danks Pond:
Sandy Beach, Hampshire County, 4 miles away
 Hotels Near Danks Pond:
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Northampton, 2 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites Northampton, Northampton, 2 miles away
Autumn Inn, Northampton, 2 miles away
The Hotel Northampton, Northampton, 2 miles away
Hampton Inn HadleyAmherst Area, Hadley, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Danks Pond:
Windy Acres Campground, Easthampton, 3 miles away
Rainbow Motel, South Deerfield, 7 miles away
White Birch Campgrounds, Whately, 8 miles away
Wilderness Experience Unlimtd, Westfield, 15 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Danks Pond:
Blandford, Massachusetts, 20 miles away
      465 vertical feet
Berkshire East, Massachusetts, 24 miles away
      1180 vertical feet
Living Memorial Park, Vermont, 29 miles away
      204 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Danks Pond:
Connecticut River, Hampden CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Holyoke)
Deerfield River, Franklin CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge)
Millers River - Lower, Franklin CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls)
 National Parks Near Danks Pond:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 57 miles away
 Trails Near Danks Pond:
Spring Trail, Hampden County, 14 miles away
Link Trail, Hampden County, 16 miles away
Richard Trail, Hampden County, 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Danks Pond:
Pine Grove Golf Club, Florence, 2 miles away
Orchards Golf Course Superintendant, Holyoke, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Danks Pond:
Hulberts Pond, Hampshire CountyCounty, 0 miles away
The Oxbow, Hampshire CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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