Near Metacomet Trail
Heublein Tower
Near Metacomet Trail
Heublein Tower
Near Metacomet Trail
On the trail above Crescent Lake.
Near Metacomet Trail
view of Crescent Lake from ledge
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Metacomet Trail

3.3 (4 Ratings)
The Connecticut portion of the New England Scenic Trail (NET) up the rocky Metacomet Ridge.
55.8
mi
Distance
8,562
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowersWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
55.83mi
Distance
8,562ft
Elevation Gain
8,601ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
1,010ft
High Point
136ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

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Contributors
John Taylor