Connecticut · United States
- Distance
- 95.2 km / 59.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,205 m
- Typical duration
- 24 hr
- Mountain
- Forest
- Waymarked route
The directory currently contains 5 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Branford. Their average mapped distance is 20.9 km and average recorded ascent is 282 m (925 ft); the longest route in the set is 95.2 km.
This subset represents 3% of the 170 quality-checked routes near Branford. Its average distance is 20.9 km, compared with 3.2 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 282 m (925 ft), versus 68 m (223 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
These routes carry the mountain tag. Their measured distance and ascent are shown separately so the label is not used as a proxy for difficulty. Within this set, 2 routes (40%) are rated easy, 1 (20%) are rated hard or expert, and 1 (20%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
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A closer look at the first 5 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
1.3 km
North Summit TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
10 m
North Summit Trail5 of 5 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
1 recorded loop
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Connecticut · United States
Connecticut · United States
Connecticut · United States
Connecticut · United States
Connecticut · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattabesett TrailConnecticut | 95.2 km | 1,205 m | 24 hr | Expert | April to October |
| North Summit TrailConnecticut | 1.3 km | 10 m | 17 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Ridge TrailConnecticut | 4.6 km | 75 m | 1 hr 5 min | Easy | April to October |
| Ridge TrailConnecticut | 2.1 km | 92 m | 34 min | Moderate | April to October |
| Summit TrailConnecticut | 1.3 km | 26 m | 18 min | Easy | April to October |
Mattabesett Trail, North Summit Trail, Ridge Trail currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
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