Mattabesett Trail
Central Connecticut traprock ridges, Connecticut
- Distance
- 104.6 km
- Elev. gain
- 2,449 m
- Start
- Near Middletown
- Finish
- Near Berlin
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km22–240 m above sea level91.4 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
CFPA publishes 65 miles (104.6 km) for the full horseshoe route from River Road in Middletown to the Berlin Turnpike. The OSM geometry measures about 95.2 km.
Common questions
- How long is the Mattabesett Trail?
- The Mattabesett Trail is 104.6 km (65 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Mattabesett Trail have?
- The Mattabesett Trail has about 2,449 m (8,035 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Mattabesett Trail start and finish?
- The Mattabesett Trail runs between Near Middletown and Near Berlin.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Mattabesett Trail?
- CFPA publishes 65 miles (104.6 km) for the full horseshoe route from River Road in Middletown to the Berlin Turnpike. The OSM geometry measures about 95.2 km.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap95.2 km · 2,449 m gain
- ctwoodlands.org104.6 km
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 9, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.