14.3 miles
Distance
1,432 ft
Climb
-1,430 ft
Descent
424 ft
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The best loop to maximize your mileage at Cowels Park.

Detailed Description
Cowels Goodies is a 14 mile popular intermediate route located near East Granby Connecticut. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 1,432 ft with a max elevation of 424 ft then descends -1,430 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Cowels Goodies mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    146 ft
  • Altitude start
    228 ft
  • Altitude end
    230 ft
  • Grade max
    -53.6%
  • Grade min
    32.2%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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3 Trails at Cowles Park, East Granby
3 Trails at Cowles Park, East Granby
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Nov 10, 2024 @ 9:59am
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Nov 10, 2024 @ 9:59am
Nov 10, 2024
Some leaf cover on the trail is making things a little slick, but very dry otherwise.
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