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4.1 miles
Distance
328 ft
Climb
-303 ft
Descent
294 ft
High Point
25 ft
Altitude change
216 ft
Altitude min
219 ft
Altitude start
243 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
4,688 ft
Distance climb
4,006 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
A suggestion for a beginner loop. This route ends at the gravel road. From there either:
* Continue on gravel to parking, or take the climb to your right, then continue southbound on the trail along the fence (rider's right) until hitting the other gravel road (right where "Bear Ass" begins), and head left (downhill) to the parking.
Detailed Description
Hood Beginner Loop is a 4 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Simsbury Connecticut. This mountain bike only route and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 328 ft with a max elevation of 294 ft then descends -303 ft.
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Stats
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Distance4 miles
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Avg time1 hr 14 min
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Altitude change25 ft
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Altitude min216 ft
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Altitude start219 ft
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Altitude end243 ft
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Climb328 ft
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Descent-303 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-25.4%
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Grade min26.6%
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Distance climb4,688 ft
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Distance down4,006 ft
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Distance flat2 miles
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