10.4 mi
Distance
2,060 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 16m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Metacomet Trail is an out-and-back trail in Penwood State Park, managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It is 10 miles long. The nearest town is Weatogue, Connecticut, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 139 ft |
| High point | 1.4 mi | 227 ft |
| End | 10.4 mi | 139 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Source of truth
- Penwood State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Weatogue, CT · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Capitol Planning Region, CT
- Jurisdiction:
- Penwood State Park · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Metacomet Trail
Metacomet Yellow and Orange Trail Loop
Talcott Mountain State Park Loop Trail
Penwood State Park Trail
Talcott Mountain Trail
Hawk Hill
Beldon Forest
In this park
Other trails in Penwood State Park
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Onion Mountain Park
4.6 mi awayWest Simsbury, CT
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Austin Hawes Memorial - American Legion State Forest
13.1 mi awayAmerican Legion State Forest
Pleasant Valley, CT
State Forest Reservable
Southwick Acres Campground
13.3 mi awaySouthwick, MA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Similar length
Similar trails in Connecticut
Mattabesett and Mount Higby Trail
Connecticut
Sleeping Giant Head Blue and Violet Loop Trail
Connecticut
Case Mountain Trail
Connecticut
Huntington State Park White, Blue and Green Loop Trail
Connecticut
Zoar Trail
Connecticut
Penwood State Park Trail
Connecticut