Mohawk Trail
Mohawk State Forest, Cornwall to Canaan, Connecticut
- Distance
- 39.1 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,316 m
- Start
- Near Sharon
- Finish
- Near Falls Village
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km134–500 m above sea level35.0 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
CFPA publishes 24.3 miles (39.1 km) between the Appalachian Trail junctions. The OSM geometry measures about 35.7 km; use the official distance for planning.
Common questions
- How long is the Mohawk Trail?
- The Mohawk Trail is 39.1 km (24.3 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Mohawk Trail have?
- The Mohawk Trail has about 1,316 m (4,318 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Mohawk Trail start and finish?
- The Mohawk Trail runs between Near Sharon and Near Falls Village.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Mohawk Trail?
- CFPA publishes 24.3 miles (39.1 km) between the Appalachian Trail junctions. The OSM geometry measures about 35.7 km; use the official distance for planning.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap35.7 km · 1,316 m gain
- ctwoodlands.org39.1 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.