2025 Accomplishments / 2026 Goals New England National Scenic Trail Connecticut and Massachusetts
Autumn reflections on the East River (Guilford, CT) - Cristina Kellner
The 235-mile New England Trail (NET) includes portions of four largely contiguous trails: the Mattabesett, Menunkatuck and Metacomet Trails in Connecticut and parts of the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail in Massachusetts. Designated as a national scenic trail in 2009, the NET has something wonderful to share with everyone. The trail is marked with blue blazes in Connecticut and white in Massachusetts. The primary trail stewards of the NET are the staff and volunteers of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) in Connecticut and the Western Mass Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in Massachusetts. They are assisted by the National Park Service (NPS) in managing protecting, restoring and caring for this scenic New England treasure. For more information, including guides and maps, please visit www.newenglandtrail.org.