1.7 miles
Distance
464 ft
Climb
-458 ft
Descent
325 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
89 ft
Altitude min
89 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-53.1%
Grade max
56.9%
Grade min
4,196 ft
Distance climb
4,301 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat

Short, but challenging hike at this historic quarry. If you hike when the water is flowing, you will be treated to the sound of a brisk little cascade all the way up to the trail junction. Along the way, you will see the remnants of quarry operations that dispatched stone as far away as Philadelphia.
The trail makes another steep turn up to the top of the ridge with winters views of the incomparable Lower Connecticut River. June hikers will enjoy the dense mountain laurel stands including section through a tunnel of laurels. The return trail at the base of the cliff faces will reveal drill marks after a sharp climb back up the hill. Take your time with the tricky footing in spots on the rocky jumble as the trail skirt a sheer rock wall.

Detailed Description
Brainerd Quarry Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Haddam Connecticut. This hike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 464 ft with a max elevation of 325 ft then descends -458 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Altitude min
    89 ft
  • Altitude start
    89 ft
  • Altitude end
    92 ft
  • Climb
    464 ft
  • Descent
    -458 ft
  • Grade max
    -53.1%
  • Grade min
    56.9%
  • Distance climb
    4,196 ft
  • Distance down
    4,301 ft
  • Distance flat
    673 ft

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Trails in Route

Ridge Trail1 mile
Quarry Trail1,762 ft

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Directions

  1. Walk northwest on Injun Hollow Road.
  2. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Ridge Trail.
  4. Continue for 300 meters.
  5. Turn left to stay on Ridge Trail.
  6. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  7. Turn right onto Quarry Trail.
  8. Continue for 600 meters.
  9. Bear left onto Ridge Trail.
  10. Continue for 300 meters.
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