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8.7 miles
Distance
1,077 ft
Climb
-1,080 ft
Descent
524 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
137 ft
Altitude min
181 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
This is a fun and difficult mountain biking loop through Marion K. Wilcox Park and surrounding areas. It goes up onto the Metacomet Ridge and descends through windy and twisty trails down to the Farmington River Valley again.
Detailed Description
Wilcox Park Loop is a 9 mile moderately popular expert route located near Bloomfield Connecticut. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,077 ft with a max elevation of 524 ft then descends -1,080 ft.
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Altitude min137 ft
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Altitude start181 ft
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Altitude end180 ft
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Climb1,077 ft
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Descent-1,080 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-34.3%
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Grade min33.5%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
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| 1 mile | |||||
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| 5,082 ft | |||||
| 1,033 ft |
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