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The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a 235-mile hiking trail route that has been in existence for over half a century. The NET travels through more than 40 communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and is comprised primarily of the historic Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock (M-M-M) Trail systems. For addtional information, check out our webpage! New England Trail c/o Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2 Springfield, MA 01105 More than 100 public roads cross the New England Trail, and there are trail head parking areas at or near many of these crossings. Detailed Trail Maps are available from Appalachian Mountain Club and Connecticut Forest & Park Association. For Massachusetts maps, visit the AMC Berkshire Chapter; for Connecticut, visit the CFPA Bookstore. Direct access by bus is available at several points in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Train service is available at two points – in Guilford, CT and Northampton, MA. Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days. Springfield Armory NHSThe headquarters of the NET is located at the Springfield Armory NHS. The visitors center there has NET Passport stamps and items for sale in the gift shop. Connecticut Forest & Park AssociationHeadquarters of our CT Partner. The main CFPA office has a New England NST Passport stamp and information on the NET and the CT Blue-Blazed Trail network. Public WiFi is not available.
While there is no Wi-Fi provided by the National Park Service, the New England Trail is near many urban and city centers and cellular access is generally accessible. Check with your provider to verify coverage. |
Last updated: November 8, 2023