Lake Lillinonah Boat Launch
About
Lake Lillinonah Boat Launch is a boat launch in Connecticut, about 2.4 miles from Brookfield Center. It gives boaters a put-in on Lake Lillinonah, making it a straightforward starting point for a day on the water in this corner of western Connecticut. For comfortable conditions, late spring through early fall is the best window. Typical averages from the nearby Danbury weather station show highs around 72°F in May and 75°F in September, with July warming to about 85°F. Winters are cold, with January highs in the mid-30s and several snowy days each month. The launch pairs easily with time on foot. Lillinoah Trail and Mulliken Trail are both about 2 miles away, and Sachem's Ridge Loop is roughly 4.3 miles off. Paddlers looking for moving water can head to the Pomperaug River, about 7.9 miles away.
Location
Bridgewater
Connecticut
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–85°F and lows of 39–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Danbury, CT weather station, 6.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan36° high21° low8 days with snow
- Feb39° high22° low6 days with snow
- Mar48° high29° low5 days with snow
- Apr61° high39° low1 days with snow
- May72° high49° low
- Jun80° high59° low
- Jul85° high64° low
- Aug82° high63° low
- Sep75° high55° low
- Oct62° high43° low
- Nov50° high34° low2 days with snow
- Dec40° high26° low5 days with snow
Nearby
- Lillinoah TrailHiking2 mi
- Mulliken TrailHiking2 mi
- Sachem's Ridge LoopHiking4.3 mi
- Tree Tops, Bethel CTRock climbing7.3 mi
- Pomperaug RiverCanoeing7.9 mi
- Kettletown State ParkRock climbing8.7 mi
- Still RiverCanoeing9.5 mi
- King BoulderRock climbing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
