Quinnipiac Trail
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Point-to-point trail in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19.5 mi (31.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,665 ft (1,117 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 10 min
- High point
- 879 ft (268 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Carmel 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Peak: High Rock 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from start
- Peak: Mount Sanford 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from start
- Peak: Bluff Head 19.2 mi (30.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Quinnipiac Trail
How long is Quinnipiac Trail?
Quinnipiac Trail is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 10 min. It climbs 3,665 ft (1,117 m) in total, up to a high point of 879 ft (268 m).
How hard is Quinnipiac Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Quinnipiac Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Quinnipiac Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 3.3 mi (5.4 km).
Is Quinnipiac Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (94% under trees).
What can you do on Quinnipiac Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Quinnipiac Trail?
Redwood Grille, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Iron Horse Equipment, 1.4 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for Quinnipiac 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.
Trails near Quinnipiac Trail
- Sleeping Giant Park Trail South Central Connecticut Planning Region · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Lost Vista Trail Sleeping Giant State Park · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- Banton Quinnipiac Trail Quinnipiac River State Park · Easy · 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
- Quinnipiac Linear Trail South Central Connecticut Planning Region · Easy · 3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- Ski Trail Sleeping Giant State Park · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Heaton Trail Sleeping Giant State Park · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- Nature Trail Sleeping Giant State Park · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Tower Trail Sleeping Giant State Park · Moderate · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
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