Cockaponset State Forest Atv Trips

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...

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. 

After a brief, steep ascent to the top of Bluff Head from the parking lot by Route 77, the trail hugs the edge of the ridge, offering fine views of the Micah and Broomstick Ledges to the East across the Cochinchaug Valley. In a couple of places you are disconcertingly close to the edge, and in one spot you clamber up a rock formation for a few feet. This part of the...