44 trails · 350 trail miles · Best season: April – November
Connecticut packs impressive trail diversity into a small state, with the Appalachian Trail crossing its northwest corner and traprock ridges offering panoramic views of the Connecticut River Valley.
Best Season
April – November
Terrain
Rolling hills, river valleys, hardwood forests
Top Trail: Creek Trail (Connecticut State Park)
Connecticut has 44 hiking trails covering 350 trail miles across 3 national parks and 35 state parks.
The best hiking season in Connecticut is April – November. The terrain includes rolling hills, river valleys, hardwood forests.
The top hiking destinations in Connecticut include Sleeping Giant State Park, Peoples State Forest, Talcott Mountain State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Connecticut include Appalachian Trail (CT section, 52 mi), Metacomet Trail, Mattabesett Trail.
The highest-rated trail in Connecticut is Creek Trail (Connecticut State Park). The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.