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OSM map layer · LineString
41.58, -72.73 · rel 3672563
41.58, -72.73 · rel 3672563
New England National Scenic Trail
216,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Connecticut · 41.58°N ·
72.73°W
216,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
32
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
2× viewpoint
2× cave
4× Attraction
1× ruins
Bear Hill
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Eagle's Beak
viewpoint ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
King Phillip Mountain
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Killkenny Rocks
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
tunnel rock
cave ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Washington Trail monument
Attraction ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Hatchett Hill
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Smaug's Lair sign
Attraction ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Selectmen's Stones
Attraction ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Will Warren's Den
cave ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Lamentation Mountain
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Mount Pisgah
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Bear Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Higby Mountain
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Charcoal Pit
ruins ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Heublein Tower
Attraction ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Chauncey Peak
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
East Peak
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
West Peak
summit ·
on the route
216,4 km
100%
Short Mountain
summit ·
25 m off route
216,4 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
New England National Scenic Trail is 216.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, New England National Scenic Trail takes approximately 53h 50min to complete.
No, New England National Scenic Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
New England National Scenic Trail starts near coordinates 41.2679, -72.672.
New England National Scenic Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, New England National Scenic Trail is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.