1.1 miles
Distance
193 ft
Climb
-191 ft
Descent
268 ft
High Point

A short, but very special Connecticut hike featuring a terminal moraine bolder spill. Here, the Wisconsin glacier was melting as fast as it was advancing further north, delivering a steady deposit of fresh boulders over a period of geological time (long). It's impressive. The upper trail is challenging with some clambering and some short leaps between boulders. The middle trail will allow one to get a good look at this impressive display of nature without the physical challenge.

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Boulder Train Route is a 1 mile moderately popular expert route located near Ledyard Connecticut. This hike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 193 ft with a max elevation of 268 ft then descends -191 ft.
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More Stats for Boulder Train Route mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    177 ft
  • Altitude start
    177 ft
  • Altitude end
    177 ft
  • Grade max
    -19.8%
  • Grade min
    25.6%
  • Distance climb
    2,343 ft
  • Distance down
    2,080 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,316 ft

Directions

  1. Walk east on Boulder Train Access Trail.
  2. Continue for 90 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Boulder Train Trail.
  4. Continue for 40 meters.
  5. Turn left to stay on Boulder Train Trail.
  6. Continue for 800 meters.
  7. Turn left onto Moraine Trail.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Turn right onto Boulder Train Trail.
  10. Continue for 400 meters.
  11. Turn right to stay on Boulder Train Trail.
  12. Continue for 40 meters.
  13. Turn left onto Boulder Train Access Trail.
  14. Continue for 90 meters.
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