Rock Climbing Legends, Mysteries and Unusual Stories Part 2

The Black Dog of West Peak.

Connecticut is full of ghostly legends. Perhaps one the most famous involves a strange yet friendly entity that roams the high peaks of Meriden in particular West Peak. Sighted as far back as the late 1800s, this phantom is of a black dog. The dog has three unusual items about it. It barks but no noise eminates from it's mouth. It leaves no footprints and it permanently changes many of those who meet it. The legend goes that if it is seen once, it brings it's guest, happiness. If it is seen by the same person a second time, sadness. If an unfortunate third encounter occurs, Death. Since the late 1800s, fatalties have been common at the three peaks that cast a permanent shadow over the city of Meriden. The cliffs have been a scene of many tragedies from rockkids partying, sunbathers, depressed persons and honeymooners, all falling off the high cliffs. They have a fatality rate higher than any other mountain in Connecticut. Perhaps if you do see the Black Dog, buy a lottery ticket and do your climbing at nearby Ragged Mountain from now on.

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