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Massachusetts has many beautiful lakes and Pontoosuc Lake is one of them. For the period of the warm days of summer here at Pontoosuc Lake, high temperatures usually get into the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. During the winter highs are generally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Pontoosuc Lake. Not far from Pontoosuc Lake you acquire some splendid water scenery at Pontoosuc Lake Dam, and Pontoosuc School is another good place
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| | to check out nearby. What would winter be without some skiing at Bousquet, and Rice School is very near and is a nice location to check out. While you're here at Pontoosuc Lake you will meet lots of people from nearby Pittsfield, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Konkapot Brook. This lake is so wonderful. This lake is so wonderful. Pontoosuc Lake is a good place to visit for more than one day, Hidden Valley Campgrounds is a good place to camp nearby, and | |
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get wet paddling on Green River. A good nearby hotel is The Yankee Suites Extended Stay; West Branch Housatonic River Reservoir is a wonderful lake close by. And if you're still looking for more outdoors cool things just keep
reading. Pontoosuc Lake is right by the Brickhouse Mountain Trail, and an afternoon playing golf at Pontoosuc Lake Country Club is always a bliss. If you need a place to stay Crowne Plaza Hotel Pittsfield, Massachusetts is a good
choice, and do take a hike on the Taconic Skyline Trail. The slopes of Catamount are so inviting noone can resist, and a charming lake like Onota Lake is a magnificent spot to stop at. And if that's not sufficient, there's a heap
more to do in the neighborhood of Pontoosuc Lake. A brilliant vista of scenic Oak Hill is available from Pontoosuc Lake; Bonnie Brae Cabins and Campsites is a fine local campground. Pontoosuc Lake is a wet site that gets a lot of
precipitation; through June this area sees the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. This lake is so wonderful. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Turner Trail, and getting to Onota Brook from Pontoosuc Lake is uncomplicated.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 42.48333 Longitude: -73.24667
Massachusetts Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Massachusetts
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Outdoors Recreation Near Pittsfield, Massachusetts Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the metro area neareast to Pontoosuc Lake. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pontoosuc Lake. |
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Catamount, Massachusetts, 3 miles away 1000 vertical feet |
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Bousquet, Massachusetts, 4 miles away 750 vertical feet |
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Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts, 5 miles away 1150 vertical feet |
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Green River, Berkshire CountyCounty, 10 miles away Class II-III - 8.15 miles long (US Route 7 to Hoosic River) |
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Konkapot Brook, Berkshire CountyCounty, 12 miles away Class I-III - 11 miles long (Mill River to Ashley Falls) |
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