New England National Scenic Trail

The New England National Scenic Trail triangular sign logo features the silhouette of a hiker in black on a brown cliff looking out over a green and blue valley.

 

Established: March 30, 2009
Managing Nonprofits: Appalachian Mountain Club, Connecticut Forest and Park Association
Managing Agency: National Park Service

 

New England NST map cropped from photo of a NPS Poster.

New England NST map cropped from NPS Poster.

The New England National Scenic Trail (NENST) is 215 miles of the full New England experience, traversing agricultural lands, urban areas, historic village centers, forests, rivers, and scenic vistas.

Southern Terminus: Chittenden Park in Guilford, Connecticut

Northern Terminus: New Hampshire-Masaschusetts border between Warwick and Royalston Massachusetts State Forests.

The NENST travels “from the Sound to the Summit” through the States of Connecticut and Massachusetts.