Originally published at: https://explorect.org/pistapaug-mountain/
Pistapaug Mountain Wallingford Water Department Property 283.05 acres in Durham, CT Parking: East side: Shoulder parking near 949 New Haven Rd, Durham, CT West side: Shoulder parking on Howd Rd Trail Map Trails: 1.7 miles Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Pistapaug Mountain provides a nice overlook connection between the Mattabesett Trail’s…
This reminded me of another mountain trail nearby it. I searched the name but did not see it come up here. Have you seen the Beseck mountain trail. I thought at the time of year when stuff is flowering it was pretty nice as some of these trap rock ridge trails are.
That’s the version I did when I lived nearby some years ago.
Beseck Mountain via Mattabesett Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/beseck-mountain-via-mattabesett-trail?sh=sjkdim
I think Chauncey and Lamentation are better but it was pretty good.
I have the Beseck Mountain section listed under Black Pond at the north end of this stretch. I really like the overlook there though I’d be hard pressed to pick between Chauncey, Lamentation, and Black Pond.
Thank you for pointing this one out. I agree those are all excellent. I’ve often liked lamentation if doing photography of Fall foliage. But Chauncey is really neat with the ability to watch the active quarry.