Near Shenipsit Trail: Central
Rewarding view after a steep climb!
Near Shenipsit Trail: Central
Lookout Mt Summit.
Near Shenipsit Trail: Central
Morning light
Near Shenipsit Trail: Central
Trail emerging into pasture

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Shenipsit Trail: Central

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Central Section of the Shenipsit Trail, which is part of the Blue Blaze Hiking Trail System.
20.2
mi
Distance
2,225
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
20.16mi
Distance
2,225ft
Elevation Gain
2,117ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
875ft
High Point
312ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Central portion of the trail begins near Rt 2 in Glasonbury. This portion of the trail leads over many rocky hills and over low stone walls that remain a reminder from when much of the land was cleared and cultivated. There are portions of the trail that pop in and out of suburban areas including several road portions to relocate over highways etc. The trail crosses through Case Mountain and the Gay City State Park trail systems. The trail continues alongside several smaller bodies of water and often parallels some beautiful creeks before emerging at the Walker Reservoir in Vernon Ct.

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Contributors
Ben Rosenberg