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In 2013 a new trail was commissioned by CFPA - The Scoville Loop. It is near to the trailhead for the Mattabesett Trail and may one day officially connect. It is about 2.3 miles and is comprised of two loops - so you can hike a figure 8 if you like. Part of the trail travels along the banks of The Connecticut River - so fishing and paddling are an option.
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COUNTY: Middlesex<br />
COMMUNITIES: Middleton<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 2.3<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Connecticut River<br />
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The Gay City State Park and trail system inhabit the land which formerly hosted a town know as Factory Hollow. The current name is attributed to the first village president John Gay. The trails system is mainly a network of short multi-colored trails, while the longer more regional Shenipsit traverses through the park. There is a holiday and weekend fee throughout the summer to enter the parking lot at the pond and beach area.<br />
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COUNTY: Tolland, Hartford<br />
COMMUNITIES: Bolton, Glastonbury, Hebron<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 11 miles combined<br /><br />
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The Nature Conservancy protects 1900 acres of lakeside land in Bridgewater. Here, you will find a few good trails for hiking. If you park at Bridgewater Town Park you can follow the 4.5 mile blue blazed trail to its terminus at Pruchnik Lane. And, you can use various other trails to loop back. From strolls through meadows and farms to rocky climbs and scrambles these trails offer diverse and relatively easy hiking.<br />
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COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Bridgewater<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 4.2<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Lake Lillinonah, Housatonic River<br /><br />
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COUNTY: New Haven<br />
COMMUNITIES: New Haven, Woodbridge, Bethany<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 7 miles<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: West Rock, Judges Cave<br /><br />
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Beginning at the Comstock Bridge - a preserved wooden covered bridge - the Salmon river Trail makes a 6.9 mile loop in the Salmon River State Forest. There is a gentle 200ft climb to an area overlooking the Salmon river Valley. There is a small beach at Day Pond State Park which you will reach about half way through your hike. Perhaps, an opportunity for a trail breakfast/lunch.</div>
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COUNTY: New London<br />
COMMUNITIES: Colchester, East Hampton<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 7 Miles<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Comstock Covered Bridge, Beach<br /><br />
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The Whitestone Cliffs Trail is a short loop and part of the Waterbury Area Trails. It is connected to the Jerricho Trail by a yellow blazed trail. This area is said to be geologically active with a few ground faults about 100 feet long. You might feel a rumble and notice some rather large boulders sliding. Despite its short distance this trail is vertical and can be considered difficult.</div>
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COUNTY: New Haven<br />
COMMUNITIES: Plymouth, Thomaston<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES:1.7 Mile Loop <br /><br />
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The Pequot Trail is a trail in flux. It seems to loose and gain miles depending on the year, so it is best to check with CFPA to determine the most current path. The most reliable and least intrusive parking can be had at Milton Green Memorial Ball Field in Poquetanuck. From there you can head in either direction on the trail route. It is a wet and low trail and you should be prepared for a muddy walk. Perhaps in time this trail will be improved.</div>
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COUNTY: New London<br />
COMMUNITIES: Preston, Ledyard<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 7.6 Miles<br /><br />
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The Pachaug State Forest hosts the Nehantic Trail. There are several camping areas along this trail. Mt Misery and Hell Hollow may be misnomers as far as hikers are concerned; these trails are in good order and relatively easy to hike. The Nehantic crosses paths with the Pachaug Trail. Another diversion trail leads to the rhododendron sanctuary.</div>
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COUNTY: New London<br />
COMMUNITIES: Voluntown, Griswald<br />
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TOTAL MILES: 13<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Chapman Recreation Area, Mt Misery Summit, Green Falls Pond Recreation Area, Pachaug State Forest<br />
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The Nehantic Forest hosts this 4 mile loop trail. It is in the East Lyme Block division. The trail volunteers here maintain an excellent trail. There is a trail connection to Uncas Pond as well - which is not shown on this map. This trail is relatively easy and passes through several stages of forest habitat.<br /><br />
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COUNTY: New London<br />
COMMUNITIES: Lyme<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES:3.4<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=538" target="_blank">Na I Can't Quit Ya Trail</a> - CTMQ<br />
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From alongside a busy highway - The Naugatuck emerges and then ascends into the rocky and forested hills that make this section of Route 8 amazing to drive along. Egypt Brook provides some scenic relief along the trail. There are a couple side trails and a possible loop trail at one point. But, the trail is not too long and can be an easy out-n-back.<br />
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COUNTY: New Haven<br />
COMMUNITIES: Bethany, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 5.5 Miles<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Beacon Cap, High Rock Grove, Egypt Brook, Naugatuck River<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://hikethegiant.blogspot.com/2011/05/naugatuck-trail.html" target="_blank">Naugatuck Trail </a>- A Walk Across the Giant <br />
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The Torrington area Trails include the Wolcott Trail, Muir Trail, and Alain and May White Nature Trails. The Wolcott trail circles Burr Pond at Burr Pond State Park. The Alain and May White Trails loop around in Sunny Brook State Park with the Testone Rock Trail making the main blue blazed loop. And, The John Muir Trail connects the two via the Paugut State Forest. These trails are relatively wide and easy. There are plenty of parking spots as well. There is a fee for parking on weekends and holidays in the summer at Burr Pond State Park.<br />
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COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Torrington<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 2 Miles<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=2914" target="_blank">Whats the Murial of This Story</a> - CTMQ<br />
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<h3>Wolcott Blue Blazed Trail</h3>
COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Torrington<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 2.5 Miles<br /><br />
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COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Torrington<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES:4.5 Miles Various Trails<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=3044" target="_blank">Rub a Dub Dub, Five Trails and a Tub</a> - CTMQ<br />
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The Mclean Game Refuge is a preserve donated to the public by the former US Senator George Mclean. It's 3200 acres offers opportunities for picnicking, walking, hiking, and general refuge from the hustle and bustle of urban life in Hartford County. It is open from 8am to 8pm. There are numerous waterfalls and a welcome center as well. The most popular hikes are near the trout pond, But, not be overlooked is Eddy Loop leading to Weed Hill.<br />
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COUNTY: Hartford<br />
COMMUNITIES: Simsbury, Granby<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: Dozens<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=12493" target="_blank">Mclean Game Refuge </a>- CTMQ<br />
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The Upper Paugussett State Forest hosts The Lillinonoah Trail. There are impressive views of Lake Lillinonah from perches along the trail. Located in Newtown, it is across the water from Kettletown State Park and nearby The Zoar Trail in the Lower Paugussett State Forest.<br />
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COUNTY: Fairfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Newtown<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 6 mile loop<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Lake Zoar, Housatonic River<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=1528" target="_blank">Lillinonanah Trail </a>- CTMQ<br />
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The Jerricho Trail travels through The Mattatuck State Forest and along a ridgeline overlooking The Naugatuck River. It is one of the Waterbury Area Trails and connects the more regional Mattatuck Blue Blazed Trail with The Whitestone Cliffs Trail. Near the junction with The Mattatuck Trail is one of the famed Leatherman caves. Undoubtedly the Leatherman walked a similar route as the Jerricho now follows. Jerricho is a short 3.4 miles but there are a couple of loops that can be made on either of its ends to lengthen your hike.<br />
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COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Watertown<br /><br /><br />
TOTAL MILES:3.4 miles<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Mattatuck State Forest<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=5636" target="_blank">Jericho Trail</a> - CTMQ <br />
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The Cockaponsett State forest has the distinction of being the 2nd largest state forest in CT. Only second, even though it has several separate sections that are not really that close together. You can hike through the one section in Guilford on <a href="http://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/hiking-menunkatuck-trail.html" target="_blank">The Menukatuck Trail</a>. But, for the title track, you will have to go to Haddam. There is a very nice Parking Lot which is unfortunately central to the trail. By taking the red blazed trails you can make a couple loops on each side of the parking lot located off Cedar Lake Road.<br />
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COUNTY: Middlesex<br />
COMMUNITIES:Haddam<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 7.4<br /><br />
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Deep in the vast and mysterious Tunxis State Forest is a little tiny Blue Blazed Trail. It exists to allow access to some sparkling water falls and the cascade of Falls Brook. A complicated "white trail" leads down the rocks to the best place to photograph the falls. This trail is in massive need of a real parking lot as waterfall hunters in New England are plentiful and they won't want to miss this one.<br />
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COUNTY: Hartford <br />
COMMUNITIES: Hartland<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 1.7 Miles<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Falls Brook Waterfalls<br /><br />
ARTICLE LINKS: <a href="http://www.ctmuseumquest.com/?page_id=3818" target="_blank">Only Two Falls Brook Trail</a> - CTMQ<br />
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Located in Killingworth, Chatfield Hollow State Park offers technical mountain biking courses, trout fishing, one of the most popular belay rock climbing courses in The State, and of course hiking on a Blue Blazed Trail. The trail is short and easy - weighing in at 4.3 miles, and traverses relatively flat terrain. Most hikers report enjoying this trail immensely.<br />
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COUNTY: New Haven<br />
COMMUNITIES: Killingworth<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 4.3<br /><br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Chatfield Hollow State Park, Cockaponset State Forest<br /><br />
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Nipmuck State Forest and Bigelow Hollow State Park contain 9000 acres of land and include a network of hiking trails. The Nipmuck Blue blazed Trail travels through these properties. The name is thought be an old reference to a 'big low' hollow containing a pond. There is a weekend and holiday fee for parking in the State Park.
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COUNTY: Tolland<br />
COMMUNITIES: Union, Woodstock<br />
TOTAL MILES: State Park Trails<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Breaknick Pond, Bigelow Pond, Mashapaug Pond<br />
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The American Legion and Peoples State Forests offer a 14 mile network of trails designated as State Blue Blazed Trails. Their blazes are in fact multi-colored. These forests also affer camping and youth group camping. Located in Barkhamsted the forest also contains a museum, picnic shelters, and toilets - always a welcome amenity for hikers. The original acres were a gift from the American Legion. The Peoples State Forest was a purchase by CFPA and several other groups. It abuts the Farmington River which is a National Scenic Water Way and managed by the National Park Service.<br /><br />
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COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Barkhamsted<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 14 Mile Network<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Farmington River, Ragged Mountain, Barkhamsted Lighthouse, The Stone Museum<br />
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The Mohawk Trail is a CFPA Blue Blazed Trail that spans 30 miles between two points on the Appalachian Trail. Its route is the former route of the Appalachian Trail before the AT was rerouted West of The Housatonic River. The Mohawk is made up of 6 short sections. It is joined by The Mattatuck Trail in Mohawk Mountain State Park. One of its key features is Dean Ravine - a deep ravine with waterfalls and a cascading brook. It also climbs several minor summits in the Southern Berkshires.<br />
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COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: Cornwall, Canaan<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 30 Miles<br /><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST: Housatonic River, Breadloaf Mountain, Echo Rock, Coltsfoot Mountain, Furnace Brook, Red Mountain<br /><br />
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The Appalachian Trail is the most well known hiking trail in the world. It spans approximately 2200 miles, beginning in Georgia and ending in Maine. The Connecticut portion is a paltry 52 miles. It enters the State from the oblong in New York and traverses through the Southern Berkshires. The elevation steadily rises as hikers approach the Massachusetts border.<br />
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The AT blazes are white, nonetheless it is considered to be part of the CFPA Blue Blazed Trail State Trail System. The Mohawk Blue Blazed joins the AT and is in fact the remnants of the former AT course before it was rerouted to the West of the Housatonic. There are several established campsites and lean-to's along the CT portion of the AT. By making use of these sites it is possible to hike this section on a long weekend.<br />
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Appalachian Trail in Connecticut</h3>
COUNTY: Litchfield<br />
COMMUNITIES: New Milford, Kent, Cornwall, Canaan<br /><br />
TOTAL MILES: 52<br />
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POINTS OF INTEREST: Tenmile River, Rattlesnake Den, Mt. Algo, St. Johns Ledges, Calebs Peak, Prospect Mountain, Lions Head, Ball Brook, Bear Mountain,
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The Quinnipiac is the original Blue Blazed Trail. The complete trail is 24 miles and travels from North Haven to Cheshire. Along its way it passes through two State Parks: The Quinnipiac River State Park and Sleeping Giant State Park.In the third section of the hike the Regicides trail joins the Quinnipiac. The fourth section offers a side trail to Roaring Brook Falls Park.</div>
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Every trail has its challenges. The first section of the Quinnipiac Blue Blazed trail is 4-5 miles of difficult stream crossings and hacking through dense underbrush. The Quinnipiac is the original Blue Blazed Trail. The complete trail is 24 miles and travels from North Haven to Cheshire. Along its way it passes through two State Parks: The Quinnipiac River State Park and Sleeping Giant State Park. Section 1 is contained within the former.<br />
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The elevation is constant; so the challenge is not in the climbs. But, because the entire length of Section 1 lies with in a flood plain, the geography of the river changes so frequently that it becomes difficult to provide bridges to cross streams and oxbows. The vegetation here is rapid growing and weedy. If it is not hacked clean weekly the path becomes overgrown with thorny thistles. Your best bet for completing this section is to go in high winter; particularly after a week of deep freeze when streams are frozen and able to be crossed. A summer hike here is a battle against undergrowth, mosquitoes, and flies. <br />
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Sleeping Giant State Park is one of Connecticut's most popular state parks. The Quinnipiac Trail is one of the original - no, the original - Blue Blazed Trail. The rocky hills that create Sleeping Giant are a traprock ridge that from afar (say, from Castle Craig) appears to be the form of a giant man sleeping on his back. Children love the hike up to the summit because there is a lookout tower that resembles a castle - with arches and turrets. The views of New Haven are grand. And, the picnic areas are alive with weekend revelers.<br />
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Quinnipiac Blue Blazed Trail</h3>
COUNTY: New Haven<br />
COMMUNITIES: North Haven, Wallingford, Hamden, Bethany, Prospect, Chesire<br />
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TOTAL MILES:24 Miles<br />
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POINTS OF INTEREST: Quinnipiac River State Park, Pine Brook, Sleeping Giant State Park, Mt Carmel, Giants Chin, RockyTop, York Mountain, Roaring Brook Falls, Mount Sanford</div>
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The Mattatuck mainline trail is a 36 Mile Blue Blazed Trail. It's Southern point begins at the Waterbury reservoirs in Wolcott and passes through: Plymouth Thomaston, Watertown, Morris, and Litchfield. It is Fragmented in Litchfield, but picks up again in Cornwall, drops into Goshen for a few miles and finishes at a junction with The Mohawk trail in Cornwall.<br />
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Along the trail you will pass through the Mattutuck State Forest, Black Rock State Park, and The White Memorial Foundation and Conservation Center. The word Mattatuck is American Indian and means loosely: the place without trees. The place refereed to is now Waterbury. But, in a historic irony land which now makes up the Mattatuck State Forest and Black Rock State Park was deforested; the wood being used as fuel for foundries and brass milling in the nearby Naugatuck Valley.<br />
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While we lament the loss of heavy industry in Connecticut, it is fair to consider the cost of industry on our environment. During the Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corp embarked on a massive reforestation project - planting tens of thousands of trees and instituting erosion control.</div>
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Coursing through The Mattatuck State Forest in Thomaston and Watertown, The Mattatuck Trail is one of Connecticut's Blue Blazed Trails. The section in Terryville and Plymouth includes Buttermilk Falls - a 60ft three tier waterfall. This section also passes two caves and a large pond.<br />
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Section 3 traverses The Mattatuck State Forest and Black Rock State Park. It is a loop trail and is moderately strenuous. The pine forests that cover this section of trail make it ideal for any season. Two lookouts provide good vistas. The trail also passes through a cave that the legendary and mysterious Leatherman slept in once every 34 days. The lore of the Leatherman has reached far enough to become known to Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, who wrote a song entitled: Leatherman.<br />
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The 6.5 miles of the Mattatuck which passes through the white Memorial Foundation is the 5th section of the overall trail. The White Memorial Foundation is a 4000+ acre wildlife sanctuary. It includes a vast network of supplementary trails to the Mattatuck. The trail along this section is wide and easy. Any level hiker will be comfortable hiking this section. This section is also open to bicycling.<br />
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Section 7 of the Mattatuck travels through Mohawk Mountain State Park to its termination at a junction with The Mohawk Blue Blazed Trail. This section of trail is not well traveled and includes two difficult rocky climbs. The are several interesting features along this section including a 360 panoramic view from the summit of Mohawk Mtn, and the ruins of Cunningham Tower - an bizarre pet project of the former wealthy owner of this land.<br />
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Mattatuck Trail Overview</h3>
COUNTY: Litchfield, Hartford<br />
COMMUNITIES: Plymouth Thomaston, Watertown, Morris,<br />
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TOTAL MILES: 36 Miles<br />
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POINTS OF INTEREST: Buttermilk Falls, Indian Jack Cave, Leatherman's Cave, Crane's Lookout, Prospect Mountain, Mohawk Mountain, Cunningham Tower<br />
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ARTICLE LINKS:The Mattatuck Trail & The Legend of The Leatherman - Connecticut Explorer<br />
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SECTION 1: BUTTERMILK FALLS 5 Miles Mad River Road to South Main Street Indian Jack Cave Buttermilk Falls<br />
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SECTION 2: MOUNT TOBE South Main Street to Reynolds Bridge 7 Miles Mount Tobe<br />
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SECTION 3: MATTATUCK FOREST Reynolds Bridge to Northfield Road 4.7 Miles Branch Brook Leatherman's Cave Crane's Lookout<br />
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SECTION 4: WATERBURY RESEVOIRS Northfield Road to Slab Meadow Road 5 Miles Fenn Brook Waterfall<br />
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SECTION 5: WHITE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Slab Meadow Road to Bissell Road 6.3 Miles<br />
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SECTION 6: PROSPECT MOUNTAIN Cathole Road to Prospect Mountain Road 2 Miles Prospect Mountain<br />
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SECTION 7: MOHAWK MOUNTAIN Flat Rocks Road to Mohawk Trail 6 Miles Mohawk Mountain Cunningham Tower The Pinnacle</div>
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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 Mattabesett is made up of 9 distinct sections which rise and fall along trap rock ridges which offer commanding views of The Connecticut River Valley.<br />
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Along the way a number of shorter branch and loop trails criss-cross the Mattabesett - such as The Lone Pine Trail, and Seven Falls Trail. The Mattabesett connects to two other Blue Blazed Trails as well: The Menunkatuck, and The Metacomet. It is possible to hike from Long Island Sound to the border of Massachusetts near Springfield along these three trails. You will find links to articles about the various sections of The Mattabesett that I have hiked so far, as well as trail maps and coordinates to parking spots.<br />
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Amongst the blossoming columbines and greening mountain laurel; this
year vaulted into the vitality of Spring with a pent up fervor -
bursting plumes of golden-green pollen thickened the air so that
forested hills on the horizon glowed in a distorting phosphorescent
haze. Sunday morning's early light was never before so heavy with gold.<br />
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This section of the Mattabesett is wide and easy; Lone Pine Trail is tame and quiet. You'll climb quickly at Bluff Head to get terrific valley views; then Lone pine will take you through the valley past farmsteads and pastures - and alongside babbling brooks. The Parking Lots for this section are spacious, and accommodate many hikers as this section of trail is among the most popular in The State.<br />
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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.
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COUNTY: Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven
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COMMUNITIES: Berlin, Middleton, Meriden, Guilford, Wallingford, Durham, North Branford, Haddam<br />
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TOTAL MILES: 50<br />
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POINTS OF INTEREST: Rock Pile Cave, Bear Hill Pond, Bear Hill, Chinese Wall, Brible Rock Brook, Eagles Break Point, Coginchaug Cave, Selectmen's Stones, Totoket Mountain, Bluff Head, Pistapaug Mountain, Mount Higby, Lamentation Mountain<br />
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Parking Lot: 1136 River Road, Middleton CT: <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=41.554169,-72.58177&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF-8&ei=DPjqUq2gJcuhsQTHtoCABQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ" target="_blank">41.554169,-72.58177</a><br />
?? Shoulder: 727 Bear Hill Road, Middleton CT: <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=41.532397,-72.597673&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e649dbfc77f209:0x597b199737bbd8b,41.532397,-72.597673&gl=us&ei=B_nqUoSID5bUsASm4YDAAw&ved=0CCcQ8gEwAA" target="_blank">41.532397,-72.597673</a><br />
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?? Shoulder: 756 Aircraft Road, Middleton CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/HZKpJ" target="_blank">41.514313,-72.577677</a><br />
Shoulder: 110 CT154, Higganum CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/JPSSY" target="_blank"> 41.507215,-72.582551</a><br />
?? Shoulder: 205 Brainard Hill Road, Higganum CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/1rlHR" target="_blank">41.498112,-72.606371</a><br />
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?? Shoulder: 479 Foothills Road, Higganum CT: <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=41.532397,-72.597673&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e649dbfc77f209:0x597b199737bbd8b,41.532397,-72.597673&gl=us&ei=B_nqUoSID5bUsASm4YDAAw&ved=0CCcQ8gEwAA" target="_blank">41.474316,-72.616685</a><br />
Parking Lot: 344 Foot Hills Road, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/EAG13" target="_blank">41.480527,-72.629234</a><br />
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Shoulder: 171 Harvey Road, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/a2seY" target="_blank">41.465868,-72.644682</a><br />
Shoulder: 1 Cherry Lane, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/nvfAh" target="_blank"> 41.455243,-72.67189</a><br />
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Shoulder: 63 Pisgah Road, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/bVqnI" target="_blank">41.449105,-72.667989</a><br />
Parking Lot: 4448 Durham Road, Guilford CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/gq7Jw" target="_blank">41.40794,-72.696432</a><br />
Parking Lot: 4851 Durham Road, Guilford CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/dsPKY" target="_blank">41.419637,-72.68942</a><br />
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Shoulder: 1024 New Haven Road, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/FRJz7" target="_blank">41.433753,-72.727605</a><br />
Shoulder: 50 Howd Road, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/G7A6S" target="_blank">41.43923,-72.735192</a><br />
Shoulder: 608 CT 68, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/wSYMX" target="_blank">41.474563,-72.726405</a><br />
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Shoulder: 608 CT 68, Durham CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/wSYMX" target="_blank">41.474563,-72.726405</a> <br />
Guilda's Restaurant Back Lot, Meriden CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/hikdl" target="_blank">41.535174,-72.731784</a><br />
Park-N-Ride Parking Lot: CT 66, Meriden CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/33hbp" target="_blank">41.530697,-72.739619</a><br />
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Guilda's Restaurant Back Lot, Meriden CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/hikdl" target="_blank">41.535174,-72.731784</a><br />
Park-n-Ride Parking Lot: CT 66, Meriden CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/33hbp" target="_blank">41.530697,-72.739619</a><br />
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Park Parking Lot: 99 Partridge Lane, Middletown CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/Zglhf" target="_blank">41.564215,-72.714892</a><br />
Shoulder Pull-Off: 588 Country Club Road, Middletown CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/PJU8m" target="_blank">41.56616,-72.72084</a><br />
Park-n-Ride Lot: 91 Country Club Road, Middletown CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/u5AyU" target="_blank">41.570491,-72.727138</a><br />
Cul de sac: 23 Old Wood Road, Berlin CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/q4YeJ" target="_blank">41.595645,-72.742449</a><br />
Shoulder: 935 Orchard Road, Berlin CT: <a href="http://goo.gl/maps/cFWFh" target="_blank">41.59287,-72.783446</a><br />
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Connecticut has a driving culture; but there are still a few places reserved for pedestrians only. Walking is a great activity for health and wellness, or just for filling the time. It can also be the main activity in a day trip - a reason to go out somewhere new.<br />
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Usually, I write about hiking - which is a different activity altogether. A good walk is flat and easy - something anyone can do - even with a cane or in a wheelchair. Today, I've chosen ten of my favorite walks in The State. And, I've ranked them according to their walkability, amenities, and scenery. If you are looking for a great afternoon walk by the sea or in the woods try one of these out.<br /><br />
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<b>County: New Haven</b><br />
<b>Communities: Milford</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Boardwalk, Portable Restrooms, Free Parking Lot, Picnic Areas, Beach </b><br />
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Silver Sands features a wide and beautifully constructed boardwalk which meanders along the shore of Long Island Sound between Silver Sands State Park and Walnut Beach in Milford. If you go at dead low tide you have the opportunity of hiking out to the thrice cursed island - Charles Island - along a tombolo which is submerged at high tide. The atmosphere here is perfect for an afternoon walk. And, it is long enough to get some real exercise. Free parking adds to the allure.
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#2 Great River Park - Hartford</h3>
<b>County: Hartford</b><br />
<b>Communities: Hartford</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Paved Path, Restrooms, Free Parking Lot, Picnic Areas, Fishing Pier, Boat Dock, Amphitheater </b><br />
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Great River Park has everything I am looking for in a walking trail. I haven't written an article about this park yet because I didn't take any photos. But, I'll go back to capture it. It is a serene setting and well constructed with wide pathways.
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<b>County: New London</b><br />
<b>Community: Groton</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Crushed Stone Roads, Portable Restrooms, Free Parking Lot, Picnic Areas, Beach</b><br />
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Bluff Point's roads crisscross through a state park that has a location hard to beat. Mainly used as a dog walking area, the park also features a nice beach ... but you'll have to walk there. There are some hills to walk up, but they are gentle and wide.
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<a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/harbor-point-and-kosciuszco-park.html" target="_blank">#4 Harbor Point & Kosciuszco Park - Stamford</a></h3><br />
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<b>County: Fairfield</b><br />
<b>Community: Stamford</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Boardwalk and Crushed Stone Roads, Restrooms, Free Parking Lot, Picnic Areas, Retail and Restaurants, Free Water Taxi</b><br />
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Harbor Point is a new development in Stamford alongside a harbor and shoreline. As part of the deal to build luxury apartments the developer created an impressive public boardwalk. You can stop and linger with a beer at the outdoor beer garden. Or walk right up to luxury sailboats docked at their slips. The walk continues in the adjacent Kosciuszco Park which encompasses a peninsula in the busy Stamford harbor. Stamford has really connected the dots here. Retail adds alot to the boardwalk experience.<br />
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<h3><a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/trail-biking-farmington-river-trail.html" target="_blank">#5 The Farmington River Trail - Unionville</a></h3><br />
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<b>County: Hartford</b><br />
<b>Communities: Farmington, Cheshire, Collinsville, Canton, Avon, Simsbury</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Paved Path, Restrooms, Free Parking Lots</b><br />
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Such great scenery that it has been preserved as a National Scenic Waterway. This trail is primarily a bike trail - but that depends on who you ask. Walkers often outnumber bikes. The paved trail is wide enough to accommodate everyone, and there is plenty of grassy shoulder on each side of the path. My favorite section for walking is between Unionville and Collinsville along Route 4.
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<a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/trail-biking-farmington-river-trail.html" target="_blank">Article and Map Here</a>
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<a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-walk-by-sea-in-bridgeport.html" target="_blank">#6 Saint Mary's By The Sea - Bridgeport</a></h3><br />
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<b>County:Fairfield</b><br />
<b>Community: Bridgeport</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Paved Path</b><br />
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Don't count Bridgeport out. This walking path is safe and clean. It offers superb views of Long Island Sound and 3 lighthouses. The path is for walkers only - no bikes. If you walk the full distance it is a couple of mile one way. You can't park here if you are not a resident and have a paid parking sticker. Come on Bridgeport! Wake up! - getting people into your city for recreation could change your tarnished image. I digress. For out-of-towners try parking on Balmforth Street.
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<a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2014/01/hiking-mattatuck-trail-white-memorial.html" target="_blank">#7 White Memorial Foundation - Litchfield</a></h3><br />
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<b>County:Litchfield</b><br />
<b>Community: Litchfield</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Crushed Stone Roads, Restrooms, Nature Center, Free Parking Lots</b><br />
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White Memorial Foundation offers flat, wide, and easy walking trails that traverse thousands of acres of pristine wetlands and forests. There are numerous parking lots to access different sections of trail. A day trip into Litchfield is always wonderful, add a walk at White Memorial Foundation and it will be great. You'll share the trail with bikes and horseback riders.
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<a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2014/01/hiking-mattatuck-trail-white-memorial.html" target="_blank">Article and Map Here</a>
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<h3><a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/biking-savin-rock-boardwalk-west-haven.html" target="_blank">#8 Savin Rock Boardwalk - West Haven</a></h3>
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<b>County:New Haven</b><br />
<b>Community: West Haven</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Paved Path, Restrooms, Beach, Parks</b><br />
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Savin Rock was formerly an amusement park and the whole shoreline of West Haven a tourist destination. Some few vestiges of those days remain. But, most of the waterfront has been turned into public beaches and parks with a linear pedestrian trail connecting them. You can't park here if you are not a resident and have a paid sticker. Dumb! But, I can recommend parking at the Skate Park or at the High School nearby.<br />
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<a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/biking-savin-rock-boardwalk-west-haven.html" target="_blank">Article and Map Here</a>
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<a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/09/trail-biking-pequonnock-valley-greenway.html" target="_blank">#9 Pequonnock River Valley Greenway - Trumbull</a></h3><br />
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<b>County:Fairfield</b><br />
<b>Community: Trumbull</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Crushed Stone Path</b><br />
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The portion of the Pequonnock River Valley Greenway that travels through Trumbull makes for fine walking. It is flat and easy. The trail is meant for bikes, but walkers and runners far outnumber the bikers. That doesn't mean that you should walk four abreast and take up the whole trail. But, bikers are very aware of walkers on this trail. You can hike from park to park and all the way to Newtown if you wish.
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<h3><a href="https://connecticutexplorer.blogspot.com/2013/10/putnam-memorial-state-park-redding.html" target="_blank">#10 Putnam Memorial Park & Huntington State Park - Redding</a></h3><br />
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<b>County:Fairfield</b><br />
<b>Community: Redding</b><br />
<b>Amenities: Crushed Stone Roads, Restrooms, Picnic Areas, Museum, Welcome Center, History, Free Parking Lots</b><br />
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I group Putnam Memorial and Huntington State Parks together since they are neighbors. You will have an easy time walking at both. Restrooms at Huntington are pits and infrequent. There are several nice ponds to walk around at both. These are popular dog walking parks and some people let their dogs off the leash - what can I say - you've gotta love the negligently self absorbed people of Fairfield County. Also, there is horseback riding at Huntington Park, and cars can drive on the crushed stone roads at Putnam, but rarely do.
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