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Hiking in Connecticut and Rhode Island

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Many of the 100-or-so state parks and forests in Connecticut offer hiking trails and are linked by the 700-mile Blue-Blazed Trail System developed by the Connecticut Forest and Park Association. The trails are described in the Connecticut Walk Book published by the association.

The Appalachian Trail cuts across the northwest corner of Connecticut for about 60 miles. It can be accessed at several road crossings for an out-and-back hike. One of the most challenging hikes in Connecticut is up the 2,300-foot Bear Mountain, a 7-mile loop partially along the AT.

Rhode Island with its small and rather densely populated areas has relatively few opportunities for actual hiking. The North-South Trail, as its name indicates, runs north to south through western Rhode Island from the Massachusetts border to Charlestown, a distance of about 72 miles.

Map of Connecticut & Rhode Island

The following map shows only the approximate locations of trails.

	Existing multi-use trail			Existing hiking trail
	Planned multi-use trail			Planned hiking trail

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CT & RI Long-Distance Hiking Trails

Day Hiking Trails

Trail ratings are submitted by visitors to this site who have hiked the trails and thus are subjective. You can rate the trails at an area that you have visited by clicking on the "Rate this Area" link found under that area's listing.

For info on shared-use trails, see also Mountain Biking in Connecticut and Rail Trails in Connecticut.

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Hiking Resources

CT Forest and Park Association - dedicated to protecting and maintaining the 700-mile Blue-Blazed Trail System.

Rhode Island Greenways - mission is to develop and protect greenspaces and waterways throughout the state. It publishes a Green map showing trails, natural areas and public transit. www.planning.state.ri.us/GreenCouncil

Connecticut Trail Conditions - bulletin board has recent conditions posted by trail users.

Connecticut Hiking Clubs

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