2.0 miles
Distance
281 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
289 ft
High Point
51 ft
Altitude min
91 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-34%
Grade max
27.5%
Grade min
4,390 ft
Distance climb
4,823 ft
Distance down
1,207 ft
Distance flat

Great loop to one of the best Lower Connecticut River viewpoints.

Detailed Description
Swan Hill Loop is a 2 mile less popular easy route located near Haddam Connecticut. This hike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 281 ft with a max elevation of 289 ft then descends -281 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 1 min
  • Altitude min
    51 ft
  • Altitude start
    91 ft
  • Altitude end
    92 ft
  • Climb
    281 ft
  • Descent
    -281 ft
  • Grade max
    -34%
  • Grade min
    27.5%
  • Distance climb
    4,390 ft
  • Distance down
    4,823 ft
  • Distance flat
    1,207 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
    Swan Hill
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk northwest on Bible Rock Brook Trail.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Keep right to take Deer Run Trail.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Turn right onto Bible Rock Brook Trail.
  6. Continue for 70 meters.
  7. Turn right onto Upland Trail South Fork.
  8. Continue for 100 meters.
  9. Bear right onto Old Cart Road.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Bear left onto Swan Hill Upland Loop.
  12. Continue for 900 meters.
  13. Turn left to stay on Swan Hill Upland Loop.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Turn left onto Old Cart Road.
  16. Continue for 500 meters.
  17. Make a sharp right onto Upland Trail North Fork.
  18. Continue for 200 meters.
  19. Turn right onto Bible Rock Brook Trail.
  20. Continue for 600 meters.
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