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Nehantic Trail

Pachaug State Forest, Southeastern Connecticut

Distance
20.3 km
Elev. gain
292 m
Start
Near Voluntown
Finish
Near Griswold

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

0 km56159 m above sea level19.6 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

About this distance

CFPA publishes 12.6 miles (20.3 km). The OSM geometry measures about 19.9 km, a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Nehantic Trail?
The Nehantic Trail is 20.3 km (12.6 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Nehantic Trail have?
The Nehantic Trail has about 292 m (958 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Nehantic Trail start and finish?
The Nehantic Trail runs between Near Voluntown and Near Griswold.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Nehantic Trail?
CFPA publishes 12.6 miles (20.3 km). The OSM geometry measures about 19.9 km, a small mapping variance.

Sources

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.