Shenipsit Trail
Meshomasic and Shenipsit State Forests, Central Connecticut
- Distance
- 80.5 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,781 m
- Start
- Near East Hampton
- Finish
- Near Stafford
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km79–320 m above sea level75.8 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
CFPA publishes 50 miles (80.5 km) for the full Cobalt-to-Massachusetts-border route. The OSM geometry measures about 77.2 km; use the official distance for planning.
Common questions
- How long is the Shenipsit Trail?
- The Shenipsit Trail is 80.5 km (50 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Shenipsit Trail have?
- The Shenipsit Trail has about 1,781 m (5,843 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Shenipsit Trail start and finish?
- The Shenipsit Trail runs between Near East Hampton and Near Stafford.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Shenipsit Trail?
- CFPA publishes 50 miles (80.5 km) for the full Cobalt-to-Massachusetts-border route. The OSM geometry measures about 77.2 km; use the official distance for planning.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap77.2 km · 1,781 m gain
- ctwoodlands.org80.5 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.