Cockaponset Trail (CT)

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

14.2 miles (22.9 km) · 1,792 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cockaponset Trail (CT) is a 14.2 mile loop route located in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The route climbs 1,792 feet and descends 1,756 feet. The longest climb spans 1.3 miles with 47 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 131 feet per mile. 77% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 7.7 puts it in the top 46.12% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Connecticut.