National Scenic Trail · Connecticut, United States
New England National Scenic Trail
New England National Scenic Trail is a national scenic trail in Connecticut, United States, covering 196 acres (79 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Scenic Trail |
|---|---|
| Location | Connecticut, United States |
| Area | 196 acres (79 ha) |
| Length | 234 miles (376.6 km) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About New England National Scenic Trail
The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a National Scenic Trail in southern New England, which includes most of the three single trails Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, Mattabesett Trail and Metacomet Trail. After the Metacomet-Monadnock-Mattabesett trail system, the trail is sometimes called the Triple-M Trail. The 215-mile (346 km) route extends through 41 communities from Guilford, Connecticut, at Long Island Sound over the Metacomet Ridge, through the highlands of the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, to the New Hampshire state border.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New England National Scenic Trail?
New England National Scenic Trail is in Connecticut, United States.
How big is New England National Scenic Trail?
New England National Scenic Trail covers 196 acres (79 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_National_Scenic_Trail — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/neen/ — Official park page.