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Connecticut
Mattatuck Trail
40.5 mi
Distance
5,510 ft
Gain
16h 5m
Time
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Mattatuck Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 40.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,510 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,387 ft
- Highest point
- 1,680 ft
- Lowest point
- 328 ft
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Permits & access
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Mattatuck Trail is a challenging 40-mile point-to-point trek across western Connecticut, traversing the ridgelines and valleys of the Mattatuck State Forest and surrounding highlands. This remote, rugged route showcases Connecticut's most dramatic terrain, featuring steep ascents, rocky outcrops, and pristine forest scenery. The trail offers solitude and authentic wilderness experience for experienced hikers seeking a multi-day adventure through the state's interior.
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