8.8 miles
Distance
906 ft
Climb
-916 ft
Descent
628 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
396 ft
Altitude min
570 ft
Altitude start
561 ft
Altitude end
-25.1%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

The standard, for people who do not know hale well, this gets you to see what it has to offer.
hale has more rocks and technical sections than other areas near by like case.

Detailed Description
"The Standard" is a 9 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Coventry Connecticut. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 906 ft with a max elevation of 628 ft then descends -916 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Oct 11, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 1, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 1 min
  • Altitude min
    396 ft
  • Altitude start
    570 ft
  • Altitude end
    561 ft
  • Climb
    906 ft
  • Descent
    -916 ft
  • Grade max
    -25.1%
  • Grade min
    23.2%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    15
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trail: Riverside
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Feb 25, 2012
Braved the elements and went into the woods to ride in the snow on a very windy day. I got Rob to operate the tripod.

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Into the Void
May 1, 2026 @ 8:46pm (America/New_York)
May 1, 2026
a bit wet on some parts
Into the Woods
Oct 11, 2025 @ 1:34pm (America/New_York)
Oct 11, 2025
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Over the edge
Jan 28, 2023 @ 8:20pm
Jan 28, 2023
Riverside
May 9, 2022 @ 1:16pm
May 9, 2022
Corn field straight away
Feb 22, 2022 @ 3:25am
Feb 22, 2022
Ice/mud mix at rocky area.
more reports »
  • By jman148TF Pro & contributors
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