Quinnipiac Trail
Sleeping Giant and West Rock Ridge, South-Central Connecticut
- Distance
- 33.8 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,069 m
- Start
- Near Hamden
- Finish
- Prospect Town Garage
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km32–265 m above sea level31.2 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
CFPA publishes 21 miles (33.8 km), including the current northern terminus at Kathan Woods. The OSM geometry measures about 31.7 km.
Common questions
- How long is the Quinnipiac Trail?
- The Quinnipiac Trail is 33.8 km (21 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Quinnipiac Trail have?
- The Quinnipiac Trail has about 1,069 m (3,507 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Quinnipiac Trail start and finish?
- The Quinnipiac Trail runs between Near Hamden and Prospect Town Garage.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Quinnipiac Trail?
- CFPA publishes 21 miles (33.8 km), including the current northern terminus at Kathan Woods. The OSM geometry measures about 31.7 km.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap31.7 km · 1,069 m gain
- ctwoodlands.org33.8 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.