Are dogs allowed on Ragged Mountain Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Ragged Mountain Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Ragged Mountain Trail?

No, Ragged Mountain Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Ragged Mountain Trail?

Ragged Mountain Trail is rated difficult. It is 4.4 miles long with 1,184 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Ragged Mountain Trail suitable for kids?

Ragged Mountain Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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DifficultOut and Back

Maine

Ragged Mountain Trail

West Rockport, Maine

4.4 mi

Distance

1,184 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 1m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The loop trail is no longer maintained and the easiest way to get to the tower at the top is via the Route 17 trail. The approaches from Thorndike brook and Barnestown are easier. They result in a long hike to get to the tower. It is easier to come up from either route.

From Wikipedia

Ragged Mountain, est. 761 feet (232 m), is a traprock mountain ridge located 3 miles (5 km) west of New Britain, Connecticut, in the towns of Southington and Berlin, Connecticut. It is part of the narrow, linear Metacomet Ridge that extends from Long Island Sound near New Haven, Connecticut, north through the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts to the Vermont border. The mountain, a popular hiking and rock climbing attraction located between metropolitan Hartford and Meriden, is known for expansive vistas, vertical cliff faces, mountain ridge reservoirs, unique microclimate ecosystems, and rare plant communities. Ragged Mountain is traversed by the 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:126 ft

Max:382 ft

361 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

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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.