Mattatuck Trail (CT)

Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

48.7 miles (78.4 km) · 5,848 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Mattatuck Trail (CT) is a 48.7 mile point-to-point route located in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The route climbs 5,848 feet and descends 6,545 feet. The most significant ascent covers 6.7 miles and gains 39 feet. Vertical rate measures 126 feet of gain per mile. 77% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 80.51th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Connecticut.