Heading north on Route 3, Second Connecticut Lake is on the right just past Moose Alley, and a 15-mile-drive from Pittsburg Village. The second largest of the four Connecticut Lakes spans 1,102 acres and is, at its deepest, 63 feet.
Boaters, anglers, and picnickers all make use of this beautiful glacial lake. It is less frequented than First Lake and Lake Francis, and for that reason, it has special appeal for some. Photographers who come to Second Lake just before sunrise and at sunset are sure to capture an array of dramatic panoramas. If you’re lucky, you’ll see and hear pairs of nesting loons.
The cache is located near the boat ramp and picnic area off of Idlewilde Road. You’ll come to a large clearing where you can park your boat trailer and launch your boat from a concrete ramp. You’ll find picnic tables and a magnificent view. This part of the lake is frequented by birds, including loons that swim in close proximity to the shoreline. To the right of the clearing, look for a wooded path that runs along the shoreline, offering more beautiful views and quiet seclusion.