Breakneck Pond facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Breakneck Pond
Southern Breakneck Pond on Nipmuck Trail facing north on the last day of winter.
Breakneck Pond Location in Connecticut
Location	Tolland County, Connecticut
Coordinates	42°01′08″N 72°07′55″W / 42.019°N 72.132°W / 42.019; -72.132
Type	lake
Surface area	92-acre (0.37 km2)

Breakneck Pond is a 92-acre (0.37 km²) 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'. 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. It is also the northern terminus for the Nipmuck Trail.