Story:
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 the area is heavily built up, there is a lot of green in view.
The trail mostly hugs the western edge of the ridge, but there are fine views to the East when it crosses the summit of the Powder Ridge Ski Area.
The trail starts to descend as it passes above Black Pond. You'll enjoy a last view of Mount Higby to the North prior to the trail turning East, crossing beneath power lines and descending to Route 147 and Route 66. Fallen trees and dense underbrush make the going a little slow in this last section.
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 the area is heavily built up, there is a lot of green in view.
The trail mostly hugs the western edge of the ridge, but there are fine views to the East when it crosses the summit of the Powder Ridge Ski Area.
The trail starts to descend as it passes above Black Pond. You'll enjoy a last view of Mount Higby to the North prior to the trail turning East, crossing beneath power lines and descending to Route 147 and Route 66. Fallen trees and dense underbrush make the going a little slow in this last section.
Tips:
It took me a little less than three hours to cover this segment's 5.7 miles.
The Mattabesett Trail is maintained by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association, http://www.ctwoodlands.org, and is described in both the East and West editions of its Connecticut Walk Book.
It took me a little less than three hours to cover this segment's 5.7 miles.
The Mattabesett Trail is maintained by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association, http://www.ctwoodlands.org, and is described in both the East and West editions of its Connecticut Walk Book.
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Connecticut, Durham, Mattabesett Trail, CFPA, blue-blazed trail, Wallingford, Middlefield, Meriden
Connecticut, Durham, Mattabesett Trail, CFPA, blue-blazed trail, Wallingford, Middlefield, Meriden
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