2015 - Annual Pequonnock Valley Hike

Every fall, the Trumbull Historical Society in partnership with the Trumbull Nature Center leads a guided hike through the Pequonnock Valley State Park. I was asked to co-lead the hike a few years ago.

This year, the hike explored the sites of Andrew Tait’s Paper mill, the remains of the Trumbull Pond Reservoir spillway and dam, and the Billboard Cliffs. We returned via the Yellow Trail which gave us the opportunity to visit some of the topography of the higher ridges and culminated with the spectacular sweeping view from the cliffs along Rt. 25.

Hike in: blue- Hike out: purple
Location of photos noted as well

Gathering In the Parking Lot *

At Turtle Rock *

In the crevasse

Emerging from the crevasse -
 traversing remnants of the ancient canyon

A few folks opted to hike the lower route thru the canyon

Heading Back along the lake bed *

The hike ended up at the cliffs overlooking Route 25

Group Shot *

 * Photos courtesy of John Lauria

Despite the overcast weather, we had a decent turnout and folks seemed to enjoy the trek back thru the higher elevation as it was a completely new experience for many.

Maps and Photos from previous hikes can be found here >