Hartford, CT: Tunxis Trail
This up-and-down dayhike features a hidden historic den, rocky ledges, beaver ponds and babbling brooks.
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Hartford, CT: Tunxis TrailThis up-and-down dayhike features a hidden historic den, rocky ledges, beaver ponds and babbling brooks. Albany: Mount FrissellStand in three states, then summit a wooded peak while passing the highest hill in Connecticut on this 4-mile dayhike in the Taconic Mountains. Appalachian Trail: CT 341 to CT 4A moderate ascent of Calebs Peak and a steep descent off St. Johns Ledges ends with a gentle cruise along the Housatonic River banks on this 10.7-mile hike.
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Appalachian Trail: CT 341 to CT 4A moderate ascent of Calebs Peak and a steep descent off St. Johns Ledges ends with a gentle cruise along the Housatonic River banks on this 10.7-mile hike. Appalachian Trail: West Cornwall Road to US 7Ready your camera. This 7.3-miler serves up five-star views of countless peaks—Bear Mountain, Mount Everett, Kaaterskill High Peak and the Catskills, to name a few. Appalachian Trail: US 7 to US 44Some of the best views of Connecticut can be seen from Rand's View—a quiet meadow dotting this 9-mile leg that showcases unrivaled views of wooded Berkshire Hills.
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Hikes and Trips in all 50 StatesUse our comprehensive state-specific pages to find hikes in your home state our a state you're planning on visiting. Best Backpacking In ConnecticutOur comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Connecticut. South Taconic Mountains, ConnecticutConnecticut's South Taconic Mountains have bald peaks, deep, forested gorges, and trees as old as the Mayflower. |
New England's Metacomet-Monadnock TrailPanoramic ridge-hiking through New England. Riga Plateau, Appalachian TrailGet spectacular Appalachian Trail mountain views without much effort on the Riga Plateau. |
AT Shelter Photo GalleryA few of the shelters and lean-tos found along the length of the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow 
AT Panoramic Photo GalleryA collection of five-star overlooks along the Appalachian Trail © Jeff Chow |
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