New England National Scenic Trail
Capitol Planning Region, CT
Point-to-point trail in Capitol Planning Region, CT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 118.5 mi (190.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 13,445 ft (4,098 m)
- Est. Time
- 45 hr
- High point
- 1,014 ft (309 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Intermittent Waterfall 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Seven Falls 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Eagle's Beak 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Bear Rock 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
- Waterfall 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 22.3 mi (35.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Selectmen's Stones 24.6 mi (39.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Charcoal Pit 25.7 mi (41.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Group Campsite 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Stair Brook Falls 32.3 mi (52 km) from start
- Peak: Pistapaug Mountain 33.9 mi (54.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 35.3 mi (56.9 km) from start
- Peak: Fowler Mountain 36 mi (57.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Washington Trail monument 36.8 mi (59.3 km) from start
- Peak: Three Notches 37.2 mi (59.9 km) from start
- Shelter: Cat Tails Shelter 38.8 mi (62.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 40.6 mi (65.4 km) from start
- Peak: Beseck Mountain 42.7 mi (68.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 42.7 mi (68.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 43.4 mi (69.8 km) from start
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Questions about New England National Scenic Trail
How long is New England National Scenic Trail?
New England National Scenic Trail is 118.5 mi (190.7 km) long. Most people take about 45 hr. It climbs 13,445 ft (4,098 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,014 ft (309 m).
How hard is New England National Scenic Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for New England National Scenic Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on New England National Scenic Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 98.6 mi (158.6 km). Toilets: 95.6 mi (153.8 km), 98.6 mi (158.6 km), 98.6 mi (158.6 km).
Is New England National Scenic Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (94% under trees).
What can you do on New England National Scenic Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near New England National Scenic Trail?
Eggs Up Restaurant, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Citgo, 0.5 mi (0.8 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for New England National Scenic Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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