Risley Main Loop route

near Vernon, CT

2.6 miles

Distance

397 ft

Climb

-400 ft

Descent

820 ft

High Point

-1 ft

Altitude change

448 ft

Altitude min

470 ft

Altitude start

469 ft

Altitude end

-32.7%

Grade max

34.3%

Grade min

5,220 ft

Distance climb

1 mile

Distance down

2,828 ft

Distance flat

Popular loop up to the top of the hill with many options vary the route

Detailed Description

Risley Main Loop is a 3 mile less popular intermediate route located near Vernon Connecticut. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 397 ft with a max elevation of 820 ft then descends -400 ft.

Local Trail Association

Manchester Land Conservation Trust (www.manchesterlandtrust.org)

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Stats

Distance

3 miles
Avg time

55 min 0 sec
Altitude min

448 ft
Altitude start

470 ft
Altitude end

469 ft
Climb

397 ft
Descent

-400 ft
Grade max

-32.7%
Grade min

34.3%
Distance climb

5,220 ft
Distance down

1 mile
Distance flat

2,828 ft

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Trails in Route

	Risley Loop Access				919 ft
	Risley Loop				2 miles
	Risley Loop Access				1,014 ft

Details

Riding area

Risley Park
Primary Activity

Hike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate

Directions

Walk east on Risley Loop Access.
Continue for 400 meters.
Keep left to take Risley Loop.
Continue for 2 kilometers.
Keep left to stay on Risley Loop.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Make a sharp left onto Risley Loop Access.
Continue for 200 meters.
Keep right to stay on Risley Loop Access.
Continue for 200 meters.

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