New England National Scenic Trail
21 nearby within 25 mi
Photo: AMC Photo
At a glance
- Near the park
- 21 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
Camping near the park 21
- Campground
Westover Air Reserve Base FamCamp
6.8 mi · MA
- Aerial viewCampground
Camp
10 mi · Palmer Town, MA
Services nearby: 5 rest areas
About New England
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…
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.
Photos: Xiomaro · NPS Photo
Things to do
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Food
- Dining
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Snowshoeing
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…
Weather
Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days.
Plan your visit
Hours
As the New England trail crosses private property and state land, many locations along the trail do not permit night hiking or overnight parking. Before going out on a hike, check the hours of local parks for parking and hiking regulations.
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.
Weather
Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days.
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