Metacomet Trail Talcott Segment
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Connecticut · hartford County

Metacomet Trail Talcott Segment

Traprock ridgeline segment with frequent central Connecticut vistas.

Rating
Length
4.4 mi
Difficulty
5
County
hartford

About This Trail

A traprock ridgeline segment of the 63-mile Metacomet Trail near Talcott Mountain with frequent cliff-edge viewpoints over the Hartford region. Part of the New England National Scenic Trail, this section offers dramatic basalt formations and long views across the Connecticut River Valley.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.8379234, -72.78500439999999

Getting There

From I-91, take Exit 35B to Route 218 west, then continue to Route 185 toward Simsbury. The Metacomet Trail Talcott Segment is accessible via Penwood State Park or Talcott Mountain State Park on Route 185.

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