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Popular Trails

Tunxis Trail

54.8 km · 1154 m

Appalachian Trail Section Hike - Sage Ravine to Pawling

92.3 km · 2314 m

Mattatuck Trail

73.8 km · 1527 m

Quinnipiac Trail

34.9 km · 874 m

Farmington Canal Heritage Trail

37.4 km · 102 m

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What to expect

Connecticut has 18 trails including medium and difficult trails. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and the one with the least climb is the Appalachian Trail Section Hike - Sage Ravine to Pawling. The longest trail is Appalachian Trail Section Hike - Sage Ravine to Pawling at 92.3 km. To complete this hike you should budget at least 6 days. For a shorter adventure, you can try the Mattatuck Trail - North a t 22.2 km. This could be done in as little as 2 days. Trails with the best offering of hostels include Nipmuck Trail, Mohawk Trail Loop, Quinnipiac Trail, Natchaug Trail, and Mattatuck Trail - North.

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Most popular trail

Tunxis Trail

54.8 km · 1154 m

Appalachian Trail Section Hike - Sage Ravine to Pawling Thumb Nail Photo

Longest trail

Appalachian Trail Section Hike - Sage Ravine to Pawling

92.3 km · 2314 m

Appalachian Trail Section Hike - Sage Ravine to Pawling Thumb Nail Photo

Highest Elevation

Appalachian Trail Section Hike - Sage Ravine to Pawling

92.3 km · 2314 m

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