6.7 miles
Distance
441 ft
Climb
-441 ft
Descent
622 ft
High Point

Shor t loop for the 2023 Pomfret Forest fun ride

Detailed Description
2023 Pomfret Forest Short Loop is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Pomfret Connecticut. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 441 ft with a max elevation of 622 ft then descends -441 ft.
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Trails in Route

Rooster Tail3,133 ft
Mud Slinger922 ft
Rock and Roll3,783 ft
The Wave285 ft
Cat's Meow2,592 ft
PB & J1,483 ft
Ghost Train1,955 ft
Willow1,266 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ridelogs
    10
More Stats for 2023 Pomfret Forest Short Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    510 ft
  • Altitude start
    588 ft
  • Altitude end
    587 ft
  • Grade max
    -18.8%
  • Grade min
    20.5%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

Directions

  1. Walk south on Rooster Tail.
  2. Continue for 900 meters.
  3. Turn right to stay on Rooster Tail.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Bear left onto Mud Slinger.
  6. Continue for 100 meters.
  7. Keep right to stay on Mud Slinger.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

statustraildateconditiondescription
Mud Slinger
Sep 14, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Sep 14, 2024
Dry but no slippage. Ideal.
Rock and Roll
Sep 14, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Sep 14, 2024
No leaves, rocky areas are stable with minimal loose stuff. Rides fast. Surprised a large deer.
Cat's Meow
Sep 14, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Sep 14, 2024
Trail is clear, flows well
PB & J
Sep 14, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Sep 14, 2024
Very fast, clear - trail is well kept
Willow
Sep 14, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Sep 14, 2024
Very easy fun ride, conditions currently awesome.
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  • By Heethr QC NEMBA & contributors
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