National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail is a National Scenic Trail in Massachusetts, Connecticut. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

MassachusettsConnecticut National Scenic Trail No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

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About the park

“From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for New England.

CampingBackcountry CampingFoodDiningHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingSnowshoeing

Operating hours

As the New England trail crosses private property and state land, many locations along the trail do not permit night hiking or overnight parking.

New England Trail Hours
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Weather: Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days.

Contact and directions

Email
[email protected]
Address
New England Trail, Springfield, MA 01105
Coordinates
42.2916, -72.5243· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Connecticut Forest & Park AssociationMon 8:30AM - 1:00PM · Tue 8:30AM - 1:00PM · Wed 8:30AM - 1:00PM · Thu 8:30AM - 1:00PM · Fri 8:30AM - 1:00PM · Sat Closed · Sun Closed860-346-8733Yes
Springfield Armory NHSMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:00PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:00PM413-734-8551Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/neen/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.