Appalachian Trail: CT 341 to CT 4 | Backpacking in Connecticut

Appalachian Trail: CT 341 to CT 4

A moderate ascent of Calebs Peak and a steep descent off St. Johns Ledges ends with a gentle cruise along the Housatonic River banks on this 10.7-mile hike.

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Author:	Backpacker Magazine
Date:	15 Jan 2008 10:10:55 PM
Activity:	Backpacking ActivitySearchBackpacking
State:	Connecticut (CT)
Distance:	10.73 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 3062 ft Total Loss: 2728 ft Net Change: 333 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Connecticut, Appalachian Trail, AT hikes in Connecticut, Kent
Rating:	1 rating(s) Rate it

Shelters: Stewart Hollow Brook Lean-to; sleeps 6.

TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From Macedonia, CT, head southeast on CT 341 to trailhead.

End: From West Cornwall, CT, head west on CT 128. Turn left onto US 7 for 4.1 mi. Turn right onto CT 4 and continue .7 mi. to trailhead.

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Distance: 10.73 mi	Points: 1026	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
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CT 341 to CT 4

Points of Interest

WPT003

Location: 41.778687, -73.418198
Turn W and go 200 yds. to camp at Stewart Hollow Lean-to

WPT004

Location: 41.754616, -73.465797
Calebs Peak (1,660 ft.): Look out onto the Housatonic River from rocky outcrops

WPT005

Location: 41.757683, -73.455948
Steep descent of St. Johns Ledges

WPT006

Location: 41.758133, -73.450500
River Rd.; parking

WPT007

Location: 41.784649, -73.413750
Stony Brook Campsite (group) along some of the flattest trail on the AT tracing the banks of the Housatonic River

WPT008

Location: 41.783474, -73.414146
Stony Brook Campsite (individual tents)

WPT008

Location: 41.807598, -73.393982
River Rd.

WPT009

Location: 41.815250, -73.389549
Silver Hill Campsite: This excellent camping spot with privy, pavilion, and sunrise views is overlooked by most

ZZZ002

Location: 41.822815, -73.386368
Cross CT 4. AT continues straight across road and then down across Guinea Brook. Note: If the brook is unpassable, turn E down CT 4 then W onto Old Sharon Rd. until you meet up with the AT. Parking located .8 mi. E off CT 4. Side trip: Turn E onto CT 4 for trip to Cornwall Bridge, CT. Popular hiker stop at the Cornwall Bridge Package store to see pictures of the many hikers who have passed through