Shenipsit Trail (CT)

Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

50.6 miles (81.4 km) · 5,359 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Shenipsit Trail (CT) route traverses 50.6 miles through Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, United States. Elevation gain totals 5,359 feet, with 5,146 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 3.2 miles and gains 330 feet. Vertical rate measures 111 feet of gain per mile. About 84% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 46.5th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Connecticut.