These are 11 Must-See Sights of the New England Scenic Trail

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The New England Scenic Trail offers a scenic and historic hiking adventure through 11 must-see sights, including traprock ridges, farmlands, waterfalls, and more.

The New England Scenic Trail (NET) is a long-distance hiking trail that spans approximately 215 miles through the scenic and varied landscapes of Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The trail begins at the Long Island Sound, a large estuary that is home to diverse wildlife and marine ecosystems.

Long Island Sound

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One of the first challenges on the trail is Chauncey Peak, a 688-foot high traprock ridge that offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding area.

Chauncey Peak

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Another traprock landmark is Castle Craig, a stone tower that stands on the summit of East Peak in Meriden.

Castle Craig

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Ragged Mountain is a popular destination for hikers, climbers, and nature lovers.

Ragged Mountain

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Talcott Mountain is a prominent ridge that features the Heublein Tower, a 165-foot high structure that was once a summer home and a lookout point.

Talcott Mountain

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Mount Tom is the highest peak in the Holyoke Range, a series of traprock hills that form a natural barrier between the Connecticut River and the Pioneer Valley. 

Mount Tom

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Mount Holyoke is another notable peak in the Holyoke Range, famous for its historic summit house, which is now a museum.

Mount Holyoke

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Mount Norwottuck is the highest point in the Holyoke Range, reaching 1,106 feet above sea level.

Mount Norwottuck

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Mount Monadnock is the final and most challenging peak on the trail, rising 3,165 feet above sea level.

Mount Monadnock

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Royalston Falls is a stunning waterfall that plunges 45 feet into a gorge. 

Royalston Falls

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The trail ends at Long Pond, a serene lake that is part of the Quabbin Reservoir watershed.

Long Pond

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