kavak - Jun 20, 2008 10:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 1983
Northeast highpoint trip
I was lucky to find this highpoint because the guidebooks were very sketchy with the information they provided. For some reason back then I was just happy to visit the state highpoint and not the summit of Mt Frissel. Maybe it was because my wife was waiting.
Cascade Scrambler - May 12, 2008 11:00 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2008
Piece o' Cake
Sweet little climb. Easy to find, as long as you pay attention. We saw lots of wildlife, and although the weather was windy and gnarly, it was totally worth it. HP #3 for the Mrs, HP #5 for me.
jimegan - Feb 7, 2008 1:22 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2006
MT FRISSELL
FLEW IN FROM VEGAS AND CAMPED IN THE RAIN NEAR THE TRAILHEAD. SAW A BEAUTIFUL BLACK BEAR WALK DOWN THE ROAD THE PREV EVENING WHEN I LOOKED UP FROM STUDYING THE TRAIL GUIDE
eric-griz - Nov 9, 2007 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2001
Connecticut/Mass.
A fun little jaunt. Also walked to the tri-state monument where Conn/Mass/New York meet.
Holsti97 - Oct 12, 2007 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2007
South Taconic Trail
Parked near the state border on Washington Road. Hiked on the Frissell Trail to the summit and then down to the State Highpoint on a cool, rainy day. My wife did not want to come back down the steep trail so we decided to take the alternate route which was "easier". Hiked to the Tri-State marker and then hiked down the South Taconic Trail to Boston Corners Road in New York. Hitched a ride back to our SUV with a very nice teacher from The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut. South Taconic Trail is very steep with some great views. My wife did not appreciate the "alternate" route. HP #28.
akashiru - Aug 4, 2007 11:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Should be named Frizzel
Had a great time! Running out of gas (nearest gas station is in NY) not too fun but definitely worth it for the views and hike.
Dubs - Aug 3, 2007 11:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Last Minute
It was nearly nightfall and we almost ran out of gas but decided to hike it as fast as we could before it got too dark. Fun and short hike that had some very nice views.
rkrevald - Jun 21, 2007 9:20 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2007
Gorgeous Late Spring Day
My dog Spanky and I enjoyed a really nice morning hike to the Connecticut Highpoint. Very appealing views! To read all about our trip please visit http://50summits.blogspot.com
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 2:46 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2002
not really a summit at all but considering I grew up in CT was up it more times than I can count
mlarkin2002 - Oct 19, 2006 11:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2006
Dayhike
Jogged up the trail, stopped at what ended up being the CT HP, but didn't realize it at the time. I was looking for the "green stake" and didn't realize that the stake was so miniscule. Proceeded on the trail to the tri-state marker, then up to Mt. Brace in Duchess Co, NY, where a rattlesnake den deterred further progress. On the way back, climbed to the Frissell summit proper (obscured in trees) where a soggy register was hung from a tree. Back to the car and back to Boston for the rest of the vacation.
This was the last of the six New England summits we traversed, and although it was a more challenging climb than any of us thought it would be, it was the least impressive. Still, the views from the "green stake" and along the trail were very nice. The 90+ weather didn't help.
royswkr - Jul 10, 2006 10:40 pm Date Climbed: May 3, 1986
kavak - Jun 20, 2008 10:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 18, 1983
Northeast highpoint tripI was lucky to find this highpoint because the guidebooks were very sketchy with the information they provided. For some reason back then I was just happy to visit the state highpoint and not the summit of Mt Frissel. Maybe it was because my wife was waiting.
Cascade Scrambler - May 12, 2008 11:00 pm Date Climbed: May 12, 2008
Piece o' CakeSweet little climb. Easy to find, as long as you pay attention. We saw lots of wildlife, and although the weather was windy and gnarly, it was totally worth it. HP #3 for the Mrs, HP #5 for me.
jimegan - Feb 7, 2008 1:22 pm Date Climbed: May 24, 2006
MT FRISSELLFLEW IN FROM VEGAS AND CAMPED IN THE RAIN NEAR THE TRAILHEAD. SAW A BEAUTIFUL BLACK BEAR WALK DOWN THE ROAD THE PREV EVENING WHEN I LOOKED UP FROM STUDYING THE TRAIL GUIDE
eric-griz - Nov 9, 2007 7:58 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2001
Connecticut/Mass.A fun little jaunt. Also walked to the tri-state monument where Conn/Mass/New York meet.
Holsti97 - Oct 12, 2007 12:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2007
South Taconic TrailParked near the state border on Washington Road. Hiked on the Frissell Trail to the summit and then down to the State Highpoint on a cool, rainy day. My wife did not want to come back down the steep trail so we decided to take the alternate route which was "easier". Hiked to the Tri-State marker and then hiked down the South Taconic Trail to Boston Corners Road in New York. Hitched a ride back to our SUV with a very nice teacher from The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut. South Taconic Trail is very steep with some great views. My wife did not appreciate the "alternate" route. HP #28.
mrp281 - Sep 5, 2007 5:43 pm
HPA nice climb
akashiru - Aug 4, 2007 11:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Should be named FrizzelHad a great time! Running out of gas (nearest gas station is in NY) not too fun but definitely worth it for the views and hike.
Dubs - Aug 3, 2007 11:57 am Date Climbed: Jul 7, 2007
Last MinuteIt was nearly nightfall and we almost ran out of gas but decided to hike it as fast as we could before it got too dark. Fun and short hike that had some very nice views.
rkrevald - Jun 21, 2007 9:20 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2007
Gorgeous Late Spring DayMy dog Spanky and I enjoyed a really nice morning hike to the Connecticut Highpoint. Very appealing views! To read all about our trip please visit http://50summits.blogspot.com
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 2:46 pm Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2002
HP #5Pretty difficult finding the TH!!
lizrdboy - Mar 7, 2007 3:30 am
Soggy SummitOk, it's not really a summit. Very lame highpoint, but we ticked it off. It was rainy and cold but we had fun.
jvarholak - Feb 14, 2007 9:38 pm
summit?not really a summit at all but considering I grew up in CT was up it more times than I can count
mlarkin2002 - Oct 19, 2006 11:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2006
DayhikeJogged up the trail, stopped at what ended up being the CT HP, but didn't realize it at the time. I was looking for the "green stake" and didn't realize that the stake was so miniscule. Proceeded on the trail to the tri-state marker, then up to Mt. Brace in Duchess Co, NY, where a rattlesnake den deterred further progress. On the way back, climbed to the Frissell summit proper (obscured in trees) where a soggy register was hung from a tree. Back to the car and back to Boston for the rest of the vacation.
surgent - Oct 19, 2006 7:50 pm
Nice hike amid mountain laurelRather nice hike along the road and trail to the state HP rockpile and marker.
mattdalman - Oct 16, 2006 10:10 am Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2006
Standard Route over RoundWe were the only people on the trail on this beautiful Tuesday morning. The colors were great.
Scott Wisher - Oct 1, 2006 4:23 pm Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2006
Beautiful DayAfter not finding this highpoint on our previous attempt, my girlfriend and I summitted on a beautiful late-summer day.
starship_jen - Sep 5, 2006 2:58 am Date Climbed: Sep 4, 2006
Standard RouteClimbed standard route. Cloudy, but decent views. HP#19!
rasgoat - Aug 6, 2006 11:36 pm
highpoint on the side!we went to the top too after passing the ct. highpoint
Ilafan - Jul 20, 2006 7:06 pm Date Climbed: Jul 19, 2006
HOT! HOT! HOT!This was the last of the six New England summits we traversed, and although it was a more challenging climb than any of us thought it would be, it was the least impressive. Still, the views from the "green stake" and along the trail were very nice. The 90+ weather didn't help.
royswkr - Jul 10, 2006 10:40 pm Date Climbed: May 3, 1986
Bushwhack over to Ashley and down.