Thursday, September 1, 2016 I left work and drove down to Renee’s Way in Madison; there is a parking area there with access to the Rockland Preserve, which has connecting trails to the Mattabesett Trail. A few weeks ago, I submitted a request to the Madison Park and Rec department for a tent platform reservation … Continue reading Thru-hike of Menunkatuck Trail
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
Transcending Mountains 