U. S. National Parks
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October 2026 edition
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National Scenic Trails · Massachusetts to Connecticut

New England National Scenic Trail

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Introduction

Background: 1

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic vistas and close-ups of New England’s natural and cultural landscape: traprock ridges, historic village centers, farmlands, unfragmented forests, quiet streams, steep river valleys and waterfalls.

Geography

Designation: 2

National Scenic Trail

State or territory: 3

Massachusetts to Connecticut

Visitor centers and places

Springfield Armory NHS: 4

The park visitor center offers a large museum dedicated to the American Industrial Revolution and the weapons made at Springfield Armory.

Trails and walks

Contact New England National Scenic Trail: 5

For information regarding the New England Trail In Massachusetts, contact ma@newenglandtrail.org In Connecticut, contact ct@newenglandtrail.org Administration, contact the Trail Administrator, net@nps.gov

New England Trail c/o Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2 Springfield, MA 01105

Visitor information

Physical Address: 6

New England Trail c/o Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2
Springfield, MA 01105

Mailing Address: 7

New England Trail c/o Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2
Springfield, MA 01105

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