Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Water Trails Tolland County Union Mashapaug Lake
Site Location:
Basic Information: The large, natural Mashapaug Lake in northeastern Connecticut boasts deep coves, rocky shores, and beautiful surrounding hemlock and white pine woods.
Water Type: Fresh Season: Site Contact Information:
Longitude 72.131246 ºW Latitude 42.020206 ºN
Location Map:
USGS Quadrangle: Westford
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Boat Launch Information: ADA Access: Site Description: Environment: Additional Info:
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Longitude 72°
7'43.60"W Latitude
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On The Water:
Mashapaug Lake is about 2 miles long; the boat
launch is at the south end of the lake. Nice boat ramp with a small dam
next to it. The water is crystal clear, nice place to paddle. The south
end of the lake is the prettiest part of the lake. Plenty of places to
go to have a picnic or just eat your lunch. The islands on the Mashapaug
are private. The
south end of the lake has a lot of evergreen groves with plenty of
picnic tables, nice place to bring the family for an outing.
You can also paddle
Breakneck Pond where you have to
portage about a 1 ½ to get there.
To
get to the trail head to
Breakneck Pond,
right across from where you just see the lake on your right is the
trail, there is an information stand there. It's well worth the trip.
It's very secluded and a treasure if you're a nature lover.
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