Best trails in Connecticut

300 trails · 2073 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails in Connecticut — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 300 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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American Perimeter Trail
#1 American Perimeter Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Metacomet - Monadnock Trail
#2 Metacomet - Monadnock Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
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Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
#3 Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Why 97: intrinsic quality
97Elite
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Metacomet Trail
#4 Metacomet Trail
Why 95: intrinsic quality
95Elite
M
Mattabesett Trail
#5 Mattabesett Trail
Why 94: intrinsic quality
94Elite
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Tunxis Trail
#6 Tunxis Trail
Why 86: intrinsic quality
86Elite
A
Air Line Trail
#7 Air Line Trail
Why 85: intrinsic quality
85Elite
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Shenipsit Trail
#8 Shenipsit Trail
Why 81: intrinsic quality
81Elite
M
Mattatuck Trail
#9 Mattatuck Trail
Why 80: intrinsic quality
80Elite
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North South Trail
#10 North South Trail
Why 80: intrinsic quality
80Elite
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South Taconic Trail
#11 South Taconic Trail
Why 77: intrinsic quality
77Top-rated
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New England National Scenic Trail
#12 New England National Scenic Trail
Why 75: intrinsic quality
75Top-rated
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Nipmuck Trail
#13 Nipmuck Trail
Why 74: intrinsic quality
74Top-rated
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Appalachian Trail
#14 Appalachian Trail
Why 72: intrinsic quality
72Top-rated
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Southern New England Trunkline Trail
#15 Southern New England Trunkline Trail
Why 70: intrinsic quality
70Top-rated

Trails in Connecticut

Connecticut has 2073 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails in Connecticut

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

Trails near you in Connecticut