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Notable lake · Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

Hilltop Pond

Hilltop Pond is a lake in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Hilltop Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hilltop Pond

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hilltop Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.79148, -73.49189. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hilltop Pond full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hilltop Pond yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hilltop Pond?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hilltop Pond?

    Nearby: Macedonia Brook State Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Appalachian Trail (trek, 9 km), Kent Falls (waterfall, 9 km), Wyantenock State Forest (sanctuary, 12 km), Housatonic Meadows State Park (park, 14 km), Bulls Bridge Road (lake, 16 km).

    Is Hilltop Pond worth visiting?

    Hilltop Pond is listed as a notable lake in Connecticut on Spotwander.