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Hiker in trees at overlook with sunset in background

Scenic views on the New England Trail

Fall trees on the mountains of the trail

Fall on the New England Trail

Mount Tom Overlook

Youth hike to Farley Ledge

Two youth pointing out over the trail from the top of Mt Higby

Hikers pointing out over Mount Higby

Physical Address:

New England Trail

c/o Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Springfield, MA 01105

Mailing Address:

New England Trail

c/o Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Springfield, MA 01105

contact-details

Phone Number: 413-351-8182 Voice

Email Address: net@nps.gov
Description: For information regarding the NET in Massachusetts, contact Miriam Maistelman at mmaistelman@outdoors.org. For information regarding the NET in Connecticut, contact Clare Cain at ccain@ctwoodlands.org

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Scenic Trail

Directions:

More than 100 public roads cross the New England Trail, and there are trail head parking areas at or near many of these crossings. Detailed Trail Maps are available from Appalachian Mountain Club and Connecticut Forest & Park Association. For Massachusetts maps, visit the AMC Berkshire Chapter; for Connecticut, visit the CFPA Bookstore. Direct access by bus is available at several points in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Train service is available at two points – in Guilford, CT and Northampton, MA.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

New England Trail Hours

As the New England trail crosses private property and state land, many locations along the trail do not permit night hiking or overnight parking. Before going out on a hike, check the hours of local parks for parking and hiking regulations.