Appalachian Trail Riga to Undermountain Segment CT
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Connecticut · litchfield County

Appalachian Trail Riga to Undermountain Segment CT

Classic AT section through highland forest and open ledge terrain.

Rating
Length
7.8 mi
Difficulty
6
County
litchfield
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About This Trail

A classic AT section traversing Connecticut’s highest terrain through highland forest and open ledge near Riga Lake and the Taconic crest. The route passes through spruce groves and across exposed ridgeline with views stretching into Massachusetts and New York.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.6032207, -73.087749
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Getting There

From Salisbury, CT, take Route 41 north approximately 3 miles. The Undermountain Trail parking area is on the left side of Route 41, marked with a blue oval sign. This connects to the AT heading north toward Riga and the Undermountain segment.

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