I'm planning a thru-hike of the New England Trail in October 2022. According to the NET website, "to circumnavigate the Connecticut River on foot, a series of roadwalks along US-5N and MA-47 N is possible but not suggested. This route will add 10.2 miles."

Does anyone have any local knowledge of a hitch across by boat or vehicle?

Clearly I'm planning this via maps and online, and I have not been in this area before. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you in advance!