New England National Scenic Trail
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.
Photo: AMC Photo / NPS
About New England National Scenic Trail
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.
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Driving times from New England National Scenic Trail, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
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Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at New England National Scenic Trail?
- Popular activities include Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Camping, Dining, Food, Front-Country Hiking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of New England National Scenic Trail?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Springfield Armory National Historic Site (33 min), Coltsville National Historical Park (1 h 7 min), Martin Van Buren National Historic Site (1 h 37 min), Roger Williams National Memorial (1 h 38 min), Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (1 h 41 min), Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (1 h 42 min).