Misery Brook
Misery Brook is a stream in Connecticut, New England. Misery Brook is situated nearby to the hamlet Stillmans Corner, as well as near Pratts Corner.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include West Peak and Castle Craig.
West Peak
Peak
West Peak, 1,024 feet, of the Hanging Hills, is the highest traprock peak in the state of Connecticut. The peak hangs above the city of Meriden 700 feet below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshires to the west. West Peak is situated 1½ miles east of Misery Brook.
Castle Craig
Scenic viewpoint
Castle Craig, located on East Peak in the Hanging Hills, is constructed of trap rock and is 32 feet in height and has a base 58 feet in circumference. A metal interior stairway is used to ascend the observation deck on top. Castle Craig is situated 2 miles east of Misery Brook.
East Peak
Peak
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East Peak, 976 feet, is a prominent basalt traprock mountain in the Hanging Hills of Meriden, Connecticut. Rugged and scenic, the peak rises steeply above the city of Meriden 600 feet below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut and Long Island Sound. East Peak is situated 2 miles east of Misery Brook.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Milldale and Plantsville.
Milldale
Village
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Milldale is a neighborhood in the incorporated town of Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States.
Plantsville
Village
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Plantsville is a neighborhood in the town of Southington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is centered at the merger between South Main Street and West Main Street. Plantsville is situated 2 miles north of Misery Brook.
Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District is a National Register of Historic Places district covering a residential section of Southington, Connecticut, located south of the center of town. Meriden Avenue–Oakland Road Historic District is situated 2 miles north of Misery Brook.
Misery Brook
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.56065° or 41° 33′ 38″ northLongitude
-72.87621° or 72° 52′ 34″ westElevation
128 feet (39 metres)Open location code
87H9H46F+7GGeoNames ID
4838804
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Localities in the Area
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