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Guilford was settled in 1639, one of the towns of the New Haven Colony in New England. It has one of the most beautiful town greens in New England and one of the largest collections of historic houses. The Henry Whitfield House (a museum) is the oldest stone house in North America. The town is 49 square miles and much has been preserved in wild spaces....
Trips
Steep Rock Reservation
Washington Depot, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 5.1 miles (14.8 miles away)
Hiking | 5.1 miles (14.8 miles away)
Once a private vacation spot for women during the turn of the century from New York City...now a preservation... CT owned. One serious playground. An old train tressel used to run through, which was how the girls got to the Rossiter's estate. If you follow the bridal path down Tunnel Rd. you can find the old tunnel. Very cool. If you follow the West side of the Shepaug, you will...
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Mattabesett Trail Route 68 to Route 66 Beseck Ridge
Wallingford, Durham, Middlefield, Meriden, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 5.6 miles (17.6 miles away)
Hiking | 5.6 miles (17.6 miles away)
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...
Fun and safe hike with your kids.
Out scouting this trail in the Watertown Land Trust today. Nice little are all be it a little difficult to find.
Chauncey Peak and Lamentation Mountain Trail
Meridan, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 2.1 miles (14.9 miles away)
Hiking | 2.1 miles (14.9 miles away)
Edmond Briggs Trail, Flanders Nature Center
Woodbury, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 0.8 miles (8.4 miles away)
Hiking | 0.8 miles (8.4 miles away)
Just out for a hike with the kid.
White Memorial, Teal Pond Trail.
East Morris, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 0.4 miles (12.4 miles away)
Hiking | 0.4 miles (12.4 miles away)
I was out caching, and I thought to myself if I am going to hike this entire trail end to end I should share it with the world.
Southford Falls State Park
Southford, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 1.5 miles (9.1 miles away)
Hiking | 1.5 miles (9.1 miles away)
Race Brook Tract in
Orange & Woodbridge, Ct
Orange, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 2.7 miles (17.5 miles away)
Hiking | 2.7 miles (17.5 miles away)
Follow the Race Brook Trail along the water to the Pine Trail (purple) and then return on the Wepawaug Trail (white) back to the parking lot.
Mattabesett Trail – Route 17 to Howd Road Pistapaug Pond
Durham, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 1.9 miles (18.8 miles away)
Hiking | 1.9 miles (18.8 miles away)
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...
We wanted a short relatively easy hike, chose this hike from AMC'S Best Day Hikes in Connecticut. Even though the temperature was about 40, it felt colder due to no sun and a bit of a breeze. The hike was easy, but we missed the easy routes to the two scenic viewpoints. The book mentioned the Mountain Laurel and there was indeed plenty. We both want to go back to see if...
Mattabesett Trail - Mt Higby - Rt 66 to Country Club Road
Beseck Lake, Connecticut, United States
Hiking | 7.8 miles (16.6 miles away)
Hiking | 7.8 miles (16.6 miles away)
In this hike I follow the blue blazed Mattabesset Trail from Route 66 to Country Club road. In addition I follow 2 (one very short, one longer) side trails that lead to parking areas. The trail offers fantastic views of the surrounding area from numerous viewpoints along the rocky ridge. The trial starts next to New Guida’s diner at the intersection of route 66 and 147 where a crosswalk is provided for...
