NET Thru-Hike Permit: Route
NET Thru-Hike is in New England Trail, and the agency does not require a permit for it. The route covers 235 miles.
This guide covers the New England Trail Thru-Hike permit.
Free. No permit or fee to hike the trail. Overnight sites are free; two of the nine ask hikers to register online but do not charge.
Permit Cost
2-4 weeks for a continuous thru-hike; most people hike it in day-hike or weekend sections
Duration
235 miles
Distance
moderate
Difficulty
About NET Thru-Hike
Walk 235 miles from Long Island Sound in Guilford, Connecticut, up traprock ridges and old mill-town valleys to the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border, following the historic Mattabesett, Metacomet, Menunkatuck and Metacomet-Monadnock trails.
The NET Thru-Hike route
- Distance
- 235 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- High point
- 1,617 ft
- Trip length
- 2-4 weeks for a continuous thru-hike; most people hike it in day-hike or weekend sections
- Difficulty
- moderate
Starts at Chittenden Park (southern terminus)
Southern New England. Nearest town: Guilford, CT
Points along the route
- Chittenden Park (southern terminus)Mile 0, 0 ft
- Seven Falls, MiddletownMile 38.05, 143 ft
- Broomstick Ledges, GuilfordMile 57.24, 400 ft
- Bluff Head, GuilfordMile 59.75, 364 ft
- Beseck Mountain, MiddlefieldMile 72.52, 573 ft
- Mount Higby, MiddletownMile 76.7, 892 ft
- Chauncey Peak, MeridenMile 83.31, 688 ft
- Lamentation Mountain, MeridenMile 85.92, 695 ft
- Castle Craig, Hubbard Park (East Peak), MeridenMile 96.51, 945 ft
- Hill-Stead Museum, FarmingtonMile 118.68, 333 ft
- Heublein Tower, Talcott Mountain State Park, SimsburyMile 129.12, 951 ft
- Tariffville GorgeMile 137.14, 190 ft
- Connecticut/Massachusetts state line, Southwick MA / Suffield CT (Rising Corners)Mile 149.15, 270 ft
- Provin Mountain, Agawam/SouthwickMile 152.91, 646 ft
- Westfield River crossing, West Springfield91 ft
- Mount Tom, Mount Tom State Reservation, Easthampton/HolyokeMile 169.22, 1,187 ft
And 7 more named points along the route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for NET Thru-Hike?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the NET Thru-Hike route?
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The route is 235 miles, as a point-to-point.
How difficult is the NET Thru-Hike route?
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This is a moderate route, requires good fitness and some outdoor experience.
Where does the NET Thru-Hike route start?
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Chittenden Park (southern terminus).
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