Start
127 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
41.78, -72.47 · rel 11242812
41.78, -72.47 · rel 11242812
Shenipsit Trail
73,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Connecticut · 41.78°N ·
72.47°W
73,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
18
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× summit
3× Attraction
Soapstone Mountain
summit ·
40 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lookout Mountain
summit ·
158 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Case Mountain
summit ·
166 m off route
9,6 km
13%
Great Hill
summit ·
on the route
15,5 km
21%
filled-in well
Attraction ·
on the route
33,9 km
46%
State Forest Quarry #1
Attraction ·
on the route
73,7 km
100%
Birch Mountain
summit ·
77 m off route
73,7 km
100%
Mannantuck
summit ·
77 m off route
73,7 km
100%
John Tom Hill
summit ·
101 m off route
73,7 km
100%
Nathan Hall Quarry
Attraction ·
133 m off route
73,7 km
100%
Box Hill
summit ·
448 m off route
73,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
114 m
–
286 m
0 km
36,9 km
73,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
179 m elevation
Halfway
261 m elevation
Three quarters
245 m elevation
Finish
215 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Shenipsit Trail is 73.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shenipsit Trail takes approximately 18h 21min to complete.
No, Shenipsit Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shenipsit Trail starts near coordinates 41.6622, -72.521.
Shenipsit Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Shenipsit Trail is maintained and managed by CFPA.