28.4 miles
Distance
1,581 ft
Climb
-1,581 ft
Descent
165 ft
High Point
A complete map of The Branford Trail, marked by white circle trail blazes.
Blazes from Lidyhites Pond to Lake Saltonstall are largely missing and cannot be relied upon for navigation.
A section of trail at the North end of the Quarry/Westwoods section of trail, before joining Granite Rd, is a ravine littered with boulders requiring a brief hike-a-bike.
Detailed Description
The Branford Trail - Full Loop is a 28 mile popular intermediate route located near Branford Connecticut. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 1,581 ft with a max elevation of 165 ft then descends -1,581 ft.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
More Stats for The Branford Trail - Full Loop mountain bike route
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Avg time4 hr 56 min
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Altitude start26 ft
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Altitude end26 ft
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Grade max-36.9%
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Grade min31.1%
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Distance climb11 miles
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Distance down11 miles
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Distance flat6 miles
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