Natchaug Trail
Natchaug State Forest, Northeastern Connecticut
- Distance
- 28.3 km
- Elev. gain
- 578 m
- Start
- Near Ashford
- Finish
- Near Hampton
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km124–235 m above sea level27.3 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
CFPA publishes 17.6 miles (28.3 km). The OSM geometry measures about 27.9 km, a small mapping variance.
Common questions
- How long is the Natchaug Trail?
- The Natchaug Trail is 28.3 km (17.6 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Natchaug Trail have?
- The Natchaug Trail has about 578 m (1,896 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Natchaug Trail start and finish?
- The Natchaug Trail runs between Near Ashford and Near Hampton.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Natchaug Trail?
- CFPA publishes 17.6 miles (28.3 km). The OSM geometry measures about 27.9 km, a small mapping variance.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap27.9 km · 578 m gain
- ctwoodlands.org28.3 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.