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OSM map layer · LineString
41.50, -72.68 · rel 2971739
41.50, -72.68 · rel 2971739
Mattabesett Trail
95,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Connecticut · 41.50°N ·
72.68°W
95,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
31
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× summit
3× Attraction
2× viewpoint
1× ruins
2× cave
1× Nature
Bear Hill
summit ·
on the route
21,0 km
22%
Bible Rock
Attraction ·
94 m off route
21,0 km
22%
Eagle's Beak
viewpoint ·
on the route
37,2 km
39%
Bear Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
44,8 km
47%
Selectmen's Stones
Attraction ·
on the route
50,5 km
53%
Mount Pisgah
summit ·
on the route
50,5 km
53%
Charcoal Pit
ruins ·
on the route
50,5 km
53%
Leatherman's Cave
cave ·
124 m off route
51,4 km
54%
tunnel rock
cave ·
on the route
60,0 km
63%
Higby Mountain
summit ·
on the route
60,0 km
63%
Camels Hump
summit ·
79 m off route
70,5 km
74%
Washington Trail monument
Attraction ·
on the route
80,0 km
84%
Powder Hill
summit ·
29 m off route
80,0 km
84%
Trimountain
summit ·
38 m off route
80,0 km
84%
Black Pond State Wildlife Area
Nature ·
45 m off route
80,0 km
84%
Beseck Mountain
summit ·
53 m off route
80,0 km
84%
Pistapaug Mountain
summit ·
102 m off route
80,0 km
84%
Fowler Mountain
summit ·
119 m off route
80,0 km
84%
Lamentation Mountain
summit ·
on the route
95,3 km
100%
Chauncey Peak
summit ·
on the route
95,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mattabesett Trail is 95.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mattabesett Trail takes approximately 23h 42min to complete.
No, Mattabesett Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mattabesett Trail starts near coordinates 41.5919, -72.7457.
Mattabesett Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Mattabesett Trail is maintained and managed by Connecticut Forest and Park Association.