Best trails near Madison

35 trails · 35 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Madison, 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 35 trails · best 15 shown on the map
N
New England National Scenic Trail
#1 New England National Scenic Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 75: intrinsic quality
75Top-rated
C
Chatfield Hollow State Park
#2 Chatfield Hollow State Park
2.8 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
P
Pond Trail
#3 Pond Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W
White Pond Trail
#4 White Pond Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
D
Deep Woods Trail
#5 Deep Woods Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W
West Crest Trail
#6 West Crest Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
R
Ridge Trail
#7 Ridge Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
L
Lookout Trail
#8 Lookout Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
G
Green
#9 Green
2.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
E
East Woods Connector
#10 East Woods Connector
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C
Chimney Trail
#11 Chimney Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
N
Nature Trail
#12 Nature Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Covered Bridge Trail
#13 Covered Bridge Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L
Lookout Trail
#14 Lookout Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Chatfield Trail
#15 Chatfield Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid

Trails near Madison

The Madison area has 35 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 Madison

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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