The 'Connecticut Lakes' are a group of lakes in northern
New Hampshire, forming the beginning of the
Connecticut River. All of the lakes are technically contained within
Pittsburg, New Hampshire, but are far from the town center. There are four lakes:
First Connecticut Lake,
Second,
Third and
Fourth Connecticut Lake. First Connecticut Lake is the biggest and Fourth is the smallest (and northernmost). All lakes are north of the
45th parallel. There is a state forest next to them (
Connecticut Lakes State Forest). The lakes can only be accessed by driving north to the terminus of
U.S. Route 3 through New Hampshire or driving south from
Quebec.
(Note: There is a trail called the
Fourth Connecticut Lake Trail that goes in and out of
Canada.)