Hike occurred on June 19, 2013 Trail Heads: 56 Howd Rd., Durham, CT – Parking: On Howd Rd., there was some side-of-the-road parking spots near where the blue trail enters the woods. There were 4-5 spots, each of which could hold 2-3 cars, though a number of the spots were very, very muddy. We hiked from here. 705 … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 13
This hike occurred on June 9, 2013 Trail heads: 1000 New Haven Rd., Durham, CT – Parking: On New Haven Rd., there are a few side-of-the-road parking spots near where the blue trail enters the woods. There are 3 different spots, each of which could hold 2-3 cars.56 Howd Rd., Durham, CT – Parking: On Howd Rd., there … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 12
This hike occurred on June 4, 2013 Trail heads: 4500 Durham Rd., Guilford, CT – Parking: There is a parking lot here for the Mattabesett trail. It could fit 8-10 cars comfortably. We did a through hike from here. 1000 New Haven Rd., Durham, CT – Parking: On New Haven Rd., there are a few side-of-the-road … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 11
This hike occurred on May 27, 2013 Trail Heads:Intersection of Old Pent Rd and Durham Rd, Guilford, CT – Parking: At the intersection of Old Pent and Durham Roads, there is the Braemore Preserve. The Preserve has a gravel parking lot with space for maybe 6-8 cars. 1000 New Haven Rd, Durham, CT – Parking: On … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 10 – Lone Pine Trail
This hike occurred August 8, 2012 Trail Heads:Corner of Pisgah Rd and Sand Hill Rd, Durham, CT – Parking: This technically isn’t a trail head but I was perfectly happy parking on the side of the road. There is a sizable shoulder (there’s enough room to have the car completely off the road) and no signs saying you can’t park there. … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 9
This hike occurred July 22, 2012 Trail Heads: Miller’s Pond State Park, Durham, CT – Parking: There is a lot of parking available at Miller’s Pond; they have a lot that holds a few dozen cars so unless you’re hiking on a hot Saturday afternoon, you should be able to find a parking spot quite easily. Corner of Pisgah … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 8
This hike occurred on July 19, 2012 Trail Heads: Brainard Hill Rd., Higganum, CT – Parking: At this trail head, there is off-road parking available for 2 cars maximum. The road is residential and very quiet so you could probably get away with parking on the side of the road, although the road is pretty narrow. Miller’s Pond State Park, Durham, … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 7
