11.8 miles
Distance
1,370 ft
Climb
-1,257 ft
Descent
839 ft
High Point
113 ft
Altitude change
451 ft
Altitude min
451 ft
Altitude start
564 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

No Res Case Loop, some fun descending.

Detailed Description
Case Mountain Plan is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Manchester Connecticut. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,370 ft with a max elevation of 839 ft then descends -1,257 ft.
Tags
Bridges

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 19, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    12 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 6 min
  • Altitude min
    451 ft
  • Altitude start
    451 ft
  • Altitude end
    564 ft
  • Climb
    1,370 ft
  • Descent
    -1,257 ft
  • Grade
    0.2%
  • Grade max
    -24.7%
  • Grade min
    29.9%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat, Uni
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
trail: The Shaft
110
mtb
trail: The Shaft
85
mtb
trail: The Shaft
124
mtb
trail: The Shaft
100
MTB Case Mtn: The shaft
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MTB Case Mtn: The shaft
trail: The Shaft
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Aug 6, 2025

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Joy 2019
Jul 12, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/New_York)
Jul 12, 2026
Large tree across Joy
The Shaft
Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/New_York)
Jun 19, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail just before the last jump before crossing Coop rd.
Black Mamba
Dec 7, 2025 @ 1:30pm (America/New_York)
Dec 7, 2025
Scabs
Apr 25, 2025 @ 5:00pm
Apr 25, 2025
Misty Mountain Express
Sep 18, 2024 @ 11:31am
Sep 18, 2024
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  • By rpbritton & contributors
  • #57631 - 929 views

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