Shenipsit Trail

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The Shenipsit Trail is located in Central Connecticut between 3.5 and 7 miles east of the Connecticut River. It runs for approximately 40 miles in a north-south direction. The southern trailhead is in Cobalt, Connecticut along Great Hill and the northern trailhead is about 2 miles east of Somers, Connecticut just north of Soapstone Mountain. The trail runs primarily through the Shenipsit and Meshomasic State Forests, but also utilizes other public and private land holdings. The Shenipsit Trail shares its pathway with the Airline State Park Bike Trail for about two miles between Bolton Notch and Valley Falls Park. There is a 5 mile gap between trail markers through Rockville and around Shenipsit Lake, but road routes may be followed for through hiking. The Shenipsit Trail is managed by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association.