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    Do stop by Big Pond while you're in this part of Pennsylvania. If the weather is good here at Big Pond, you can go for a hike along the Sawmill Trail, and glide down the rapids of Town Creek in a kayak. Be careful coming to Big Pond, you might not ever wanna return back home again. A picturesque lake like Lake Koon in the neighborhood of Big Pond is a splendid spot to take a look at; the Carnes Trail is a fine hiking trail close by. You'll need more than a day  
   to explore everything Big Pond has to offer, you can camp at Rocky Gap State Park, and there is a tremendous hiking trail nearby called the Burnt Mills Trail.
This lake is so wonderful. Don't forget to take a delightful little journey to Lost Run; if you come at the right time of year, Flintstone Creek offers some good whitewater. Big Pond is a glorious place to visit for more than one day, Hidden Springs Campground is a glorious place to camp nearby, and
 
               a good location nearby is Summerville Gap. From a rainfall point of view Big Pond is a relatively common site; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is January.
Throughout the warm months, highs regularly are in the 80's at Big Pond, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Big Pond. This lake is so wonderful. A tremendous close by hotel is Bedford Springs Resort. Little Pond is a wonderful lake near Big Pond; if you need a place to stay Rocky Gap Lodge is a magnificent choice.

 
Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone
9 miles away
When you visit Rocky Gap, you will find rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Our forested mountains, pristine 243-acre lake, elegantly rustic lodge and Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Cours...

Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford
13 miles away
Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa has recently completed a USD120 million restoration returning one of America's most treasured hotels to the manner in which it looked in 1905 but with all the moder...

Current weather conditions at Big Pond, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: KEGG 12 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.76306
Longitude: -78.56111

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These outdoors activities are available near Big Pond.
 Hotels Near Big Pond:
Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone, 9 miles away
Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Cumberland-Downtown, Md, Cumberland, 15 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland, 15 miles away
Quality Inn Bedford, Bedford, 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Pond:
Hidden Springs Campground, Flintstone, 3 miles away
Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone, 3 miles away
Devils Alley Campground, Allegany County, 12 miles away
Town Creek Aqueduct Campground, Allegany County, 13 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Big Pond:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania, 29 miles away
      1072 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Big Pond:
Town Creek, Bedford CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chaneysville to I-68)
Flintstone Creek, Allegany CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek)
Town Creek, -blank- CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River)
 National Parks Near Big Pond:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA, 58 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV, 58 miles away
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA, 59 miles away
 Trails Near Big Pond:
Sawmill Trail, Bedford County, 0 miles away
Carnes Trail, Bedford County, 1 miles away
Burnt Mills Trail, Bedford County, 1 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Pond:
Little Pond, Bedford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Lake Koon, Bedford CountyCounty, 7 miles away

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Wigfield Trail
As a Wigfield it amused me that there is a trail out there with my name on it ;-). Since this is too far from where I live I believe once the weather get nicer I'll have to go hike it. You all can feel free to check out my website at http://wigfield.org , I do have some nice outdoor pictures online. Especially along the C&O Canal towpath....

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The Milleson family has been hosting camping guests since the 1920's! Our 3rd and 4th generations continue to share thie most beautiful bend on the South Branch River watershed with our guests, whether our ''hidden treasure'' area has just been discovered (internet, drive to the end of the road, boat past on the river, or fly over) or your family has been here for 4 or 5 generations! Welcome!

The natural beauty of rock cliffs, South Branch of the Potomac River that flows north, natural sand beach with fresh water muscle shells and fossil rocks on it make it a great place to launch a boat, fish, do a float trip, etc. You can sit by the river and watch it go past, bird and bald or golden eagle watch, picnic by the day, camp overnight or longer, do a monthly rental, or season lease,and make new friends here!

If exploring our 4 state area of WV, MD, VA, PA is your preference we'll be glad to give you suggestion...

Blue Knob
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Shenandoah National Park
59 miles away
I was there just this last weekend and the fee for two people in a car is now $15...

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