This guide will give you everything you need to enjoy this trail including parking, pictures, gpx files and videos as well as some background history and hints and tips.

Speedy Summary

This trail is only 0.4 miles long and is described as a stand alone trail in its own right as part of the CFPA Blue Blaze Series. The rocky and wooded shady ascent takes you steeply up to a stunning viewpoint with great views.

Short and Sweet

There is not a lot to talk about here as this may well be the shortest stand alone trail on the CFPA Blue Blaze Series. The trail shares the same car park as the Scovill Loop Trails and has a superb viewpoint at the top where you can see the Connecticut River in the distance.

Disused Quarry

The trail follows the route of a disused quarry from the 19th Century and is a steady climb up to the viewpoint. Its mainly shaded in the woods but quite exposed at the top section. You will need bug spray in the Summer months too!

Shona and I also set a Fastest Known Time on this trail.

Verdict

This is a great little out and back to add if you are already visiting the Scovill Loop Trails as they share the same car park. Its quite steep and overgrown so would need care if you were doing this on an icy or wet day.

Car Parking here . Middletown River Road 06457

Distance and Elevation – 0.4 miles (0.8 miles for the out and back). Elevation 180 ft .

Download the garmin and gpx files here.