Best trails near Durham

20 trails · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Durham, 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 20 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Mattabesett Trail
#1 Mattabesett Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 94: intrinsic quality
94Elite
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Northern Exposure
#2 Northern Exposure
2.0 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
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Mag-5
#3 Mag-5
2.7 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Rockland Trail
#4 Rockland Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Coginchaug Cave Trail
#5 Coginchaug Cave Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Mica Ledges Trail
#6 Mica Ledges Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Cream Pot Road
#7 Cream Pot Road
2.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Selectmen's Path
#8 Selectmen's Path
2.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Whitney Road
#9 Whitney Road
2.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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New England Trail
#10 New England Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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New England Trail
#11 New England Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Goat Boy
#12 Goat Boy
2.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Dirt Churh
#13 Dirt Churh
3.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Summit Belt
#14 Summit Belt
3.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Summit Trail
#15 Summit Trail
3.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Durham

The Durham area has 20 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 near Durham

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.

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