Coginchaug's Cave LbNA #74833
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Add Location| Owner: | DrewFamily
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| Plant date: | Mar 1, 2000 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Durham |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Nairon |
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| Last found: | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Status: | F |
| Last edited: | Aug 9, 2020 |
Difficulty: an easy mile and a half out-and-back hike on the Mattabesett Trail in Durham, CT, with one short mildly steep section that can be slippery when wet. Located close to the Bears' Rock letterbox, but not well connected by trail (it's better to drive between them).
Directions: In Durham, CT, from the junction of Routes 17, 77, and 79, take Rte. 79 south about 1 mile to Old Blue Hill Rd. Turn left and follow the blue blazes of the Mattabesett Trail along the telephone poles about 0.7 miles to the level hill top, and park on the side of the road where the trail cuts right into the woods.
Routing: Follow the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail south and generally east from the road for 3/4 mile to Coginchaugs' Cave, which is more an overhang than a true cave. Enjoy the view of a valley with mountain ash and white oak, and feel the weight of the rock behind you. Continuing on the trail past the cave, cross a small seasonal spring and then bear right with the trail at a "T" intersection. Skirt another cliff on your left and hop over some boulders in the path, and in an open area find a sitting rock. From here, the cave is at 305 degrees and the views are open to the southwest. On your right is a flat stone on the ground with treasure beneath. To return, retrace your steps along the Mattabesett Trail.
Directions: In Durham, CT, from the junction of Routes 17, 77, and 79, take Rte. 79 south about 1 mile to Old Blue Hill Rd. Turn left and follow the blue blazes of the Mattabesett Trail along the telephone poles about 0.7 miles to the level hill top, and park on the side of the road where the trail cuts right into the woods.
Routing: Follow the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail south and generally east from the road for 3/4 mile to Coginchaugs' Cave, which is more an overhang than a true cave. Enjoy the view of a valley with mountain ash and white oak, and feel the weight of the rock behind you. Continuing on the trail past the cave, cross a small seasonal spring and then bear right with the trail at a "T" intersection. Skirt another cliff on your left and hop over some boulders in the path, and in an open area find a sitting rock. From here, the cave is at 305 degrees and the views are open to the southwest. On your right is a flat stone on the ground with treasure beneath. To return, retrace your steps along the Mattabesett Trail.