Paugussett Trail

Shelton, Connecticut, United States

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 1,847 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

Paugussett Trail is a 12.0 mile point-to-point route located in Shelton, Connecticut, United States. The route climbs 1,847 feet and descends 1,779 feet. The longest climb spans 4.2 miles with -195 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 158 feet per mile. 73% 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 9.5 puts it in the top 38.35% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Connecticut.