Lake Leonard, Hancock County, Maine

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     If you haven’t been to Acadia National Park, you have to schedule some time for it since you're here, and why not take a little spree to Branch Lake Stream if you're here. And if you're still looking for more outdoors entertaining things just keep reading. Good hiking is available along the Eagle Lake Trail, and Branch Lake Stream is a wonderful lake nearby. This lake is so wonderful. Why not take a look at Black Point also while you're here, and there's perfect  
   hiking along the Great Long Pond Trail.
Lake Leonard gets a common amount of yearly rain; November is the month that gets the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Ellsworth Dam is gorgeous and it's right next door to Lake Leonard. Lakes? Sure, Leonard Lake is around here. This lake is so wonderful. Hit the beach if you want, Jesse Beach is practically right here; a golf course close by is White Birches Motel & Golf Course.
If you need a
 
               place to stay Comfort Inn Ellsworth is a wonderful choice, and Branch Lake Stream is a brilliant whitewater spot nearby. During the warm months, highs regularly are in the 70's at Lake Leonard. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Lake Leonard are in the 0's. Whohoo, so much cool stuff in one place! Lake Leonard rocks! Hiking is a popular thing to do around Lake Leonard; Blue Hill Trail is a delightful local trail, and you can run the rapids of Union River.
You'll need more than a day to discover everything Lake Leonard has to offer, you can camp at Hospitality Woods RV Park, and you can always enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Hales Beach. After a long day outdoors Twilite Motel is a great place to spend a night or two. There's so much to do here at Lake Leonard that you need to camp here for a while, The Gatherings Family Campground is a delightful site for that.

 
Twilite Motel, Ellsworth
At the Twilite, the rooms are all ground floor and have coffee makers and tasteful accents such as floral arrangements, throw pillows, art pieces, custom drapes and spreads, and upscale amenities crea...

Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth
Close to the Acadia National Park entrance. L.L. Bean and factory outlets next door. Walk to restaurants and Maine Coast Mall. Don't forget to check out our special LDEAL rates....

Current weather conditions at Lake Leonard, Hancock County, Maine
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Local climate location: ORONO 2 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.545
Longitude: -68.43

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These outdoors activities are available near Lake Leonard.
 Beaches Near Lake Leonard:
Jesse Beach, Hancock County, 5 miles away
Hales Beach, Hancock County, 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Lake Leonard:
Twilite Motel, Ellsworth, 1 miles away
Comfort Inn Ellsworth, Ellsworth, 1 miles away
White Birches Country Club, Ellsworth, 1 miles away
Holiday Inn ELLSWORTH(ACADIA NATL PK AREA), Ellsworth, 2 miles away
The Colonial Inn, Ellsworth, 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lake Leonard:
Hospitality Woods RV Park, Ellsworth, 0 miles away
The Gatherings Family Campground, Surry, 4 miles away
Timberland Acres RV Park, Ellsworth, 7 miles away
Narrows Too Camping Resort, Ellsworth, 7 miles away
 Whitewater Near Lake Leonard:
Union River, Hancock CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class I-II - 0.5 miles long (Ellsworth Falls to Ellsworth)
Branch Lake Stream, Hancock CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth)
Tannery Brook River, Hancock CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 180 to Graham Lake)
 National Parks Near Lake Leonard:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME, 17 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Lake Leonard:
Eagle Lake Trail, Hancock County, 10 miles away
Great Long Pond Trail, Hancock County, 12 miles away
Blue Hill Trail, Hancock County, 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Lake Leonard:
White Birches Motel & Golf Course, Ellsworth, 0 miles away
Bar Harbor Golf Course, Trenton, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Leonard:
Leonard Lake, Hancock CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Branch Lake Stream, Hancock CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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