New England National Scenic Trail
Overview
New England National Scenic Trail is managed by National Park Service and is located near Granby, Massachusetts. 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.
Things to Do at New England National Scenic Trail
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at New England National Scenic Trail include:
Nearby Activities
- Camping
- Hiking
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
More than 100 public roads cross the New England Trail, and there are trail head parking areas at or near many of these crossings. Detailed Trail Maps are available from Appalachian Mountain Club and Connecticut Forest & Park Association. For Massachusetts maps, visit the AMC Berkshire Chapter; for Connecticut, visit the CFPA Bookstore. Direct access by bus is available at several points in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Train service is available at two points – in Guilford, CT and Northampton, MA.
GPS Coordinates: 42.29158200000000, -72.52427700000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: (413) 351-8182
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