Moderate

Lions Head (Salisbury)

Connecticut

Distance4.6 mi
Est. time~2 hr 2 min
Elevation gain1,000 ft
RouteOut & back
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Lions Head (Salisbury) is a moderate 4.6-mile out & back hike in Connecticut with about 1,000 ft of elevation gain. an Appalachian Trail crag in Connecticut’s northwest corner.

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