Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Water Trails Litchfield County Torrington Burr Pond
Site Location:
Basic Information:
Canoe and kayak rentals are available at Burr Pond State Park
Water Type: Fresh Season: Site Contact Information:
Longitude 73.096233 ºW Latitude 41.870438 ºN
Location Map:
USGS Quadrangle: Torrington
Driving Directions: From Route 8 : Take Exit 46 turn right and head west for .2 miles on Pinewoods Road and then turn left heading south at the stoplight onto Winsted Road following the signs for Burr Pond State Park. Drive 1 mile and then turn right onto Burr Mountain Road at the flashing yellow light. The entrance to Burr Pond State Park is on the left in a 1/2 mile and the access is on the left up ahead at .2 miles. Directions Map:Boat Launch Information:
Site Description: Environment:
Additional Info: USGS Quadrangle: Type of Water: Paddle Length: USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: Portage: Put In: Longitude 73.54170
°W Latitude Take Out: On The Water: It's big enough to be enjoyable, but small enough to
allow for a quick exit if the weather goes downhill in the middle of a
run. Burr Pond is part of a State Park with a beach and canoe/kayak
rentals, but the boat launch has a separate entrance and there's no fee to
put your boat in the water or park at the launch site. The wooded
hillsides come right to the waters edge. The main body of the pond splits
into three coves at the south end which makes for an interesting paddle.
Watch out for rocks just below the surface at various locations around the
shore. It can be a busy place on weekends, but is generally very quiet Cautions:
Site History:
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