5.3 miles
Distance
709 ft
Climb
-668 ft
Descent
764 ft
High Point
39 ft
Altitude change
377 ft
Altitude min
558 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Intermediate route with a good mix of climbing, swooning, singletrack and carriage road.

Detailed Description
Intermediate Route is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near New Hartford Connecticut. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 709 ft with a max elevation of 764 ft then descends -668 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Altitude min
    377 ft
  • Altitude start
    558 ft
  • Altitude end
    597 ft
  • Climb
    709 ft
  • Descent
    -668 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -24.9%
  • Grade min
    28.7%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
    Nepaug State Forest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Bike east on Satan's Kingdom Road / Tunxis Trail.
  2. Continue for 90 meters.
  3. Bike north on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  4. Continue for 100 meters.
  5. Bike northeast on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  6. Continue for 400 meters.
  7. Bike north on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  8. Continue for 400 meters.
  9. Bike northeast on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  10. Continue for 70 meters.
  11. Bike east on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Bike north on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  14. Continue for 100 meters.
  15. Bike east on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  16. Continue for 400 meters.
  17. Bike east on Ricky Martin Dance Party.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Bike north on Satan's Kingdom Road / Shelter Four Loop.
  20. Continue for 400 meters.
  21. Bike north on Satan's Kingdom Road / Shelter Four Loop.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Bike north on Satan's Kingdom Road.
  24. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  25. Bike northeast on 50/01.
  26. Continue for 300 meters.
  27. Bike north on 50/01.
  28. Continue for 200 meters.
  29. Bike north on 50/01.
  30. Continue for 200 meters.
  31. Bike northeast on 50/01.
  32. Continue for 400 meters.
  33. Bike southeast on 50/01.
  34. Continue for 20 meters.
  35. Bike south on Shelter Four Loop Trail (Tunxis) 2.
  36. Continue for 800 meters.
  37. Bike southwest on Shelter Four Loop Trail (Tunxis) 2.
  38. Continue for 300 meters.
  39. Bike west on Shelter Four Loop Trail (Tunxis) 2.
  40. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  41. Turn right onto Satan's Kingdom Road.
  42. Continue for 300 meters.
  43. Bike northwest on Access Road 5.
  44. Continue for 200 meters.
  45. Bike north on Access Road 5.
  46. Continue for 300 meters.
  47. Bike west on Access Road 5.
  48. Continue for 200 meters.
  49. Bike southwest on Access Road 5.
  50. Continue for 30 meters.
  51. Bike southwest on Access Road 5.
  52. Continue for 400 meters.
  53. Bike south on Access Road 4.
  54. Continue for 200 meters.
  55. Bike south on Access Road 3.
  56. Continue for 300 meters.
  57. Bike south on Access Road 3.
  58. Continue for 200 meters.
  59. Bike southeast on Access Road 3.
  60. Continue for 90 meters.
  61. Bike southeast on Satan's Kingdom Road.
  62. Continue for 200 meters.
  63. Bike southwest on Satan's Kingdom Road.
  64. Continue for 600 meters.
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