New England National Scenic Trail
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Free entry
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic vistas and close-ups of New England’s natural and cultural landscape: traprock ridges, historic village centers, farmlands, unfragmented forests, quiet streams, steep river valleys and waterfalls.
Activities
No entrance fee.
Hours
As the New England trail crosses private property and state land, many locations along the trail do not permit night hiking or overnight parking. Before going out on a hike, check the hours of local parks for parking and hiking regulations.
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Visitor centers
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Springfield Armory NHS
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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