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Facts about (Haystack Mountain State Park):

Overview ofHaystack Mountain State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : This park is a "walk-in" facility with limited parking available at the entrance. On weekends during the month of October the interior road is open to vehicles. History- The 34 foot high stone tower at the summit of Haystack Mountain (1716 feet above sea level) allows visitors to see Long Island Sound, the Berkshires, and peaks in Massachusetts and New York. A roadway provides access halfway up the mountain. Prominent along the road is a spectacle of foliage in the fall and an outstanding show of mountain laurel in June. From the end of the road there is a rugged half-mile trail to the top. Allow about half an hour for this walk if you are not a seasoned hiker.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Haystack Mountain State Park): Hiking- Lush forests provide for ample hiking oppurtunities. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. Picnicking- The park contains a large picnick area with tables. Observation Tower- A 34 foot high stone tower serves as an excellent wildlife and scenery viewing station.

Contact Information:
Address:Haystack Mountain State Park, 385 Burr Mountain Road , Torrington, Connecticut, 06790
Phone No:(860) 482-1817

For more Information about (Haystack Mountain State Park) Kindly visit the official website:
http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325216&depNav_GID=1650


   

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NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
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Last Update: 2012-02-10T21:44:49Z
Forecast at a Glance
Friday (AM)
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Lo 25°F
Hi 41°F
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Lo 9°F
Hi 32°F
Sunday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
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Lo 7°F
Hi 23°F
Monday (AM)
Partly Sunny
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Lo 16°F
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Tuesday (AM)
Chance Snow Showers
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Lo 19°F
Hi 38°F
Wednesday (AM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 21°F
Hi 38°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Westfield, Barnes Municipal Airport, MA Overcast May 23 2011, 12:53 am EDT 54.0 F 80% 27.5 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill: 51 F (11 C)
Windsor Locks, Bradley International Airport, CT Overcast May 23 2011, 12:51 am EDT 54.0 F 80% 27.8 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 52 F (11 C)
Pittsfield Municipal Airport, MA Overcast May 23 2011, 12:54 am EDT 53.0 F 86% 29.5 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 51 F (11 C)
Hartford-Brainard Airport, CT Overcast May 23 2011, 12:53 am EDT 54.0 F 83% 34.8 Miles Wind: 5
Wind Chill: 53 F (12 C)
Hudson River Reserve, NY May 22 2011, 3:30 pm EST 62.1 F NA 36.1 Miles Wind: 0.97
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Hudson River Reserve, NY May 22 2011, 3:30 pm EST 62.1 F NA 36.1 Miles Wind: 0.97
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Chicopee Falls / Westover Air Force Base, MA Overcast May 23 2011, 12:55 am EDT 54.0 F 85% 37.8 Miles Wind: 6
Wind Chill: 52 F (11 C)
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport, CT Light Rain May 23 2011, 12:53 am EDT 52.0 F 89% 39.6 Miles Wind: 3
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Oxford Automatic Weather Observing / Reporting Sys, CT Overcast May 23 2011, 12:55 am EDT 50.0 F 88% 41.7 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 47 F (8 C)
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County Airport, NY Light Rain May 23 2011, 12:53 am EDT 54.0 F 90% 42.6 Miles Wind: 3
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