8.3 mi from the trailheadNorthfield Brook Lake Group Shelters
Campground · CT
5.9 mi out & back · 990 ft gain · 1,008 ft high point · Moderate
Via the Woodtick Trail and the Tunxis Trail (2.4 mi)
CT · OpenStreetMap contributors
Steep Climb Connector Trail reaches the New Britain Reservoir via the Woodtick and Tunxis trails, with 990 feet of climb.
990 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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