Breakneck Pond

Breakneck Pond is a 92-acre (0.37 km2)[1] lake surrounded by the Nipmuck State Forest in Union, Connecticut. A small portion of the lake extends into Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The maximum depth of the lake is 12'.[2] The entire lake shore is undeveloped and motorized vehicles and boats are prohibited. The lake is accessible through trails from Bigelow Hollow State Park and camping is permitted at three locations around the lake.[3][4] It is also the northern terminus for the Nipmuck Trail.

Breakneck Pond
Southern Breakneck Pond on Nipmuck Trail facing north on the last day of winter.
Breakneck Pond
LocationTolland County, Connecticut
Coordinates42.019°N 72.132°W / 42.019; -72.132
Typelake
Surface area92-acre (0.37 km2)

References

  1. http://www.ctfishfinder.com/breakneck-pond-15-location.html
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2012-06-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2012-06-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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