Tunxis Trail
Western Highlands, Southington to the Massachusetts line, Connecticut
- Distance
- 62 km
- Elev. gain
- 1,712 m
- Start
- Near East Hartland
- Finish
- Near Pequabuck
A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.
0 km111–421 m above sea level58.1 km
Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.
About this distance
CFPA publishes 38.5 miles (62.0 km) for the full Southington-to-Massachusetts-border main trail. The OSM geometry measures about 59.2 km; use the official distance for planning.
Common questions
- How long is the Tunxis Trail?
- The Tunxis Trail is 62 km (38.5 miles).
- How much elevation gain does the Tunxis Trail have?
- The Tunxis Trail has about 1,712 m (5,617 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
- Where does the Tunxis Trail start and finish?
- The Tunxis Trail runs between Near East Hartland and Near Pequabuck.
- Why do other sources list a different distance for the Tunxis Trail?
- CFPA publishes 38.5 miles (62.0 km) for the full Southington-to-Massachusetts-border main trail. The OSM geometry measures about 59.2 km; use the official distance for planning.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap59.2 km · 1,712 m gain
- ctwoodlands.org62 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.