How many hiking trails are listed in Connecticut?

The directory currently includes 910 quality-checked routes in Connecticut, covering 3.2k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Connecticut?

Appalachian Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Metacomet Trail and Mattabesett Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Connecticut?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Connecticut?

565 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Connecticut

910 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Connecticut, United States. Together their route lines cover 3.2k km. The average route is 3.6 km with 74 m (243 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 3.2k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 746 m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 565 easy (62%), 318 moderate (35%) and 27 hard or expert (3%). 222 routes (24%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (49), forest (45), river (27), panoramic viewpoint (11). The highest recorded point in this set is 746 m (2,448 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Appalachian Trail, Metacomet Trail, Mattabesett Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

1.3 km

North Summit Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

10 m

North Summit Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

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.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Appalachian Trail	80.6 km	2,207 m	22 hr	Point to point
Mattabesett Trail	95.2 km	1,205 m	24 hr	Point to point
Metacomet Trail	95.1 km	1,550 m	24 hr	Point to point
New England National Scenic Trail	327 km	3,016 m	82 hr	Point to point
North Summit Trail	1.3 km	10 m	17 min	Point to point
Metacomet - Monadnock Trail	183 km	2,956 m	47 hr	Point to point

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.