Nipmuck - Natchaug - Air Line Loop (CT)

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

45.1 miles (72.6 km) · 3,862 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Nipmuck - Natchaug - Air Line Loop (CT) is a 45.1 mile loop route located in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. The route climbs 3,862 feet and descends 3,684 feet. The longest climb spans 1.4 miles with -20 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 90 feet per mile. 90% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 4.7 puts it in the top 62.42% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Connecticut.