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Mt. Frissell is one of the more remote east coast highpoints. Mt. Riga Rd. and Mt. Washington Rd. are dirt/ gravel roads. When you get to the parking lot, plan on a 50 minute hike from the trailhead to the highpoint. You actually climb to the summit of Mt. Frissell then you hike down from there in a SW direction to actually reach CT's highpoint.
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Frissell's south slopes include the highest point in Connecticut, a popular destination for highpointers. Frissell's summit and the majority of its slopes are within Massachusetts' Mount Washington State Forest. Its southern slopes are in Salisbury, Connecticut. Here the state line reaches to about 2,379 feet (725 m).
Try this 11.4-mile loop trail near Salisbury, Connecticut. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 7 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
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- Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
1. Experience this 2.3-mile out-and-back trail near Taconic, Connecticut. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through ...
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- Taconic, Connecticut, United States
The best times to visit this trail are April through October. This loop summits Round Mountain in Connecticut, Mount Frissell in Massachusetts, Brace Mountain in New York, and finishes with Bear Mountain back in CT. Parts of the top of Mount Frissell and Bear Mountain can be overgrown and hard to follow trail.
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- Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
From the south: In Salisbury, CT, go west on US 44 until you get to Factory St. Turn right, then bear to the right onto Mt. Riga Rd. Mt. Riga road turns into a dirt road and continues a few of miles. Once you reach Mt. Washington Road, turn right and go 3.3 miles to the AMC parking lot on the left.
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Mount frissell is located in the South Taconic Range. It is a medium hike that puts you on the CT, NY, MA border. It has great views. When you are done go int0 Salisbury for Ice coffee at Sweet William's Bakery and Peter Becks, the outdoor shop.
