Shenipsit Trail (CT)
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Trail information
| Fee | free |
| Trail Condition | Dirt path, periods of crushed gravel |
| Activities | Hiking |
| Maintainer | CT Forest and Park Association (CFPA) |
| Trail map | HikeCT large trail map |
Description
The Shenipsit trail runs South to North from Gadpouch Rd in Cobalt, CT to Old Country Rd in Somers, CT. In between the Souther and Northern section there is a long road walk that can be completed for thru hikers. There are blazes along the road to guide hikers.
Gadpouch Rd to Route 2
Trail information
| Blaze Color | Blue |
| Length | 7.88 miles |
| Altitude Gain |
South to North: 1450 ft North to South: 1370 ft |
| Approximate Hike Time | 4.3 hours |
| Trail map | HikeCT large trail map |
Gadpouch Rd is a dirt road. There are serval places alongside of the road where cars can park along side the road. There is room for about 8 cars at various places along the road. There is also room for 4 cars at the intersection of Old Town Rd and Gadpouch Rd
There is a while blaze that leaves the Shenipsit trail just before the trail crosses route 2. It is not recommended to cross route 2 as it is a 4 lane highway with no cross walk for hikers. The while trail provides a good opportunity for a car spot. The white trail exits onto Dickenson Rd. There is parking available for 6 cars in a little parking lot just short of the end of the road.
Grahaber Rd to Gulf Rd
Trail information
| Blaze Color | Blue |
| Length | 6.39 miles |
| Altitude Gain |
South to North: 1093 ft North to South: 997 ft |
| Approximate Hike Time | 3.1 hours |
| Trail map | HikeCT large trail map |