New England National Scenic Trail
Massachusetts, Connecticut
Tonight
🌗 46% moon
6 h fully dark
Entrance
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 & seasons
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.
Hours are reported by the park — verify before you go.
📞 413-351-8182
✉ net@nps.govConditions
Weather now: ⛅ Partly cloudy, 84°F
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Visitor centers
Connecticut Forest & Park Association
Springfield Armory NHS
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People & stories
Figures tied to New England National Scenic Trail — each spans a cross-park journey.
Roger Williams – Minister, Merchant, Magistrate
— Roger Willaims, Puritans, MassachusettsPassport stamps
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🎫 Connecticut Forest & Park Association
🎫 Springfield Armory NHS
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