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| Along the Mattabesett Trail - Mt Higby |
The Mattabesett Trail is a 50 mile long Blue Blazed Trail in New Haven, Hartford, and Middlesex Counties. A major portion of this trail is a leg of the New England National Scenic Trail (NET).
The Section that includes Mt Higby is the final section of the Mattabesett where it joins with The Metacomet Trail. Mt Higby is a 2 mile long ridge that is part of the Metacomet Traprock Ridgeline. There are several reservoirs at the base of the Ridge. The hike is relatively easy, but does include three mountaineering rated climbs.
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| Along the Mattabesett Trail - Mt Higby |
Mt Higby is a pleasant walk in Autumn. This portion of the trail is popular and well tread. People come for the commanding views of the Quinnipiac Valley. You will be able to spot the CT Police academy below. Also, There is a birds eye view of the Suzio Quarry which crushes basalt rock which is used as fine aggregate in ready mix concrete. Crushed basalt is also spun into fibers and used for ceiling tiles.
Enjoy the walk!
Mattabesett Blue Blazed Trail - Mt Higby Section
COUNTY: New HavenCOMMUNITIES: Meriden
MILES: 5 MILES
LOWEST ELEVATION: 212FT above sea level
HIGHEST ELEVATION: 876FT above sea level
Directions and Trail Map
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Address for your GPS: 600 Country Club Road, Middletown CT
| Coordinates: N41.566198,W072.720885 |
| From Bridgeport | 40 Minutes |
| From New Haven | 30 Minutes |
| From Hartford | 20 Minutes |
| From New London | 45 Minutes |
| From Providence | 1.5 Hours |
| From New York | 2 Hours |
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New England National Scenic TrailOther New England Scenic Trail Articles by Connecticut Explorer:
Hiking The Metacomet Trail to Castle Craig
Mattabesett Trail - Lone Pine - Bluff Head
Hiking The Menunkatuck Trail