Hiking near New Haven, Connecticut

From Route 66 the trail ascends gradually toward Beseck Ridge with views to the South and Southeast. As you reach the Ridge, long vistas across the Quinnipiac Valley come into view. They continue for most of the hike. The views across the valley are varied, with forests, subdivisions, factories, and Black Pond in sight against a backdrop of the far side of the Quinnipiac Valley and the Hanging Hills of Meriden. Although...

After crossing a beautiful little waterfall a few yards uphill from Route 17, this segment of the trail climbs up, over and along Pistapaug Mountain. The 400 foot ascent is moderate, with no exciting scrambles. Views of Pistapaug Pond appear as you reach the top. Views of the pond gradually expand and improve. Farms, horse corrals, large houses and water company land across the lake are visible through the trees. In some...

Fun and safe hike with your kids.

My wife and I went for a nice walk up the East side of Lake Hammonasset. We were surprised at how chilly it was, the wind was from the West and since the lake was still frozen it picked up the cold off the lake. We both over did it, neither of us were ready for this much of a hike. 

This walk circles the periphery of Peter's Rock Park in North Haven, including both the north (red trail, 373') and south (light blue trail, 267') summits, which have fine views to the south, west and north. The park is entirely forested, with relatively few evergreens, and lots of maple and oak trees, so the Fall foliage is great. The trails are well blazed and a trail map can be downloaded from the...

We went for an easy hike around the main trail. There was evidence of some trail maintenance where they had placed gravel on some of the wetter areas of the trail. We also saw that they had installed a concrete bridge over one of the streams and had done considerable work to improve the drainage in this area.