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Top trails in Connecticut (5)

Salisbury
Moderate
Bear Mountain

CT's highest summit, on the Appalachian Trail. 7 mi with about 1,650 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
6.7 mi
Gain:
1,650 ft
Type:
Loop
Salisbury
Moderate
Lion's Head

Quintessential New England summit view. 6 mi with about 1,100 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
4.6 mi
Gain:
1,100 ft
Type:
Out & Back
Hamden
Moderate
Sleeping Giant Tower Trail

Stone observation tower with Long Island Sound views. 0 mi with about 600 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
3.0 mi
Gain:
600 ft
Type:
Loop
Pachaug SF
Easy
Pachaug – Mt Misery Loop

Quiet forest with a small summit overlook. 0 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.

Distance:
5.0 mi
Gain:
500 ft
Type:
Loop
Meriden
Moderate
Chauncey Peak Loop

Traprock ridge with quarry-edge views. 4 mi with about 500 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.

Distance:
2.4 mi
Gain:
500 ft
Type:
Loop