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Posted on August 27, 2014April 13, 2018

Appalachian Trail – part 2

This hike occurred on August 16 & 17 Trail head:395 Undermountain Rd (Rt 41), Salisbury, CT – Off of Rt 41, there’s a large parking lot with space for maybe a dozen cars. In addition, there’s also road side parking.Length/Distance: According to the CT Walk book and the Appalachian Trail guide, the first section of trail … Continue reading Appalachian Trail – part 2

Posted on August 27, 2014April 13, 2018

Quinnipiac Trail – part 2

This hike occurred on August 2, 2014 Trail Heads: 370 Brooks Rd, Bethany, CT – This road is a narrow, wooded residential road. There’s space for maybe 2 cars on the side of the road near the trail head.250 Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT – We parked on the side of the road by Sleeping Giant … Continue reading Quinnipiac Trail – part 2

Posted on July 19, 2013April 13, 2018

Mattabesett Trail – Part 18

This hike occurred on July 14, 2013 Trail heads:725 Westfield Rd., Meriden, CT – Parking: Technically, the parking area is inside Dr Francis Giuffrida Park (NOT the same as Giuffrida Park); Google Maps says Dr Giuffrida Park is at 500 Westfield Rd. However, if you put in 500 Westfield Rd, GPS will direct you a quarter of a … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 18

Posted on July 13, 2013April 13, 2018

Mattabesett Trail – Part 17

This hike occurred on July 9, 2013  Trail heads:725 Westfield Rd., Meriden, CT – Parking: Technically, the parking area is inside Dr Francis Giuffrida Park (NOT the same as Giuffrida Park); Google Maps says Dr Giuffrida Park is at 500 Westfield Rd. However, if you put in 500 Westfield Rd, GPS will direct you a … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 17

Posted on July 15, 2012April 13, 2018

Mattabesett Trail – Part 5

This hike occurred on July 12, 2012  Trail Heads:Aircraft Rd., Middletown, CT – Parking: To reach this trail head, you’ll need to drive past a section of the Cockaponset State Forest. If you came off of Rt 9 and travel towards Pratt and Whitney, the trail head is on your right. The majority of parking here is on the … Continue reading Mattabesett Trail – Part 5

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