Old Shenipsit Trail

Old Shenipsit Trail is a short, easy hike in Connecticut, about 2 miles from the town of North Somers. The route is 0.7 miles long, with a one-way climb of 181 feet from a low point of 667 feet to a high of 858 feet. The trail is back-loaded, meaning the steepest stretch comes early, with a 12% grade at about 0.12 miles in. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Staffordville show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 73°F, while July peaks near 81°F. Several other trails sit close by. Lower Trail is just 0.1 mile away, and Perkins Mtn Orange Trail and Lakeside Trail are each about 0.3 mile off. Paddlers can reach the Scantic River, roughly 1.9 miles away.