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Appalachian Trail: CT 341 to CT 4
A 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: CT 341 to CT 4
A 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: CT 4 to West Cornwall Road
Don't let the mileage fool you. This 4.9-miler packs in two summits, crosses a rushing brook, and provides idyllic views of the Housatonic Valley.
Appalachian Trail: CT 4 to West Cornwall Road
Don't let the mileage fool you. This 4.9-miler packs in two summits, crosses a rushing brook, and provides idyllic views of the Housatonic Valley.
Appalachian Trail: CT 41 to Jug End Road
Rocky and rugged, this 15.9-mile trek travels through two states, crests the tallest peak in Connecticut, and links four summits in Massachusetts.
Appalachian Trail: Hoyt Road to CT 341
This scenic 11.2-miler crisscrosses the New York-Connecticut border three times and rewards hikers with numerous views of the Housatonic Valley.
Appalachian Trail: Hoyt Road to CT 341
This scenic 11.2-miler crisscrosses the New York-Connecticut border three times and rewards hikers with numerous views of the Housatonic Valley.
Appalachian Trail: US 7 to US 44
Some 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.
Appalachian Trail: US 7 to US 44
Some 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.
Appalachian Trail: West Cornwall Road to US 7
Ready 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: West Cornwall Road to US 7
Ready 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.
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