The standout trail in every US state — with mileage, elevation gain, difficulty, season notes, and a live trail map. Pick a state and start planning the next weekend out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ridge-and-valley loop with broad NW Connecticut views. 7 mi with about 1,400 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
60-ft waterfall and forested overlooks. 5 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Ridge climb to a historic 165-ft tower with valley views. 4 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Pine-forest reservoir loop in Connecticut's second-largest state forest. 2 mi with about 350 ft of elevation gain. Expect a steady workout with some sustained climbing — solid footwear and a couple of liters of water are recommended.
Shoreline boardwalk with Long Island Sound views. 7 mi with about 30 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
