8.3 miles
Distance
462 ft
Climb
-459 ft
Descent
425 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
304 ft
Altitude min
311 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
-20%
Grade max
28.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Intermediate loop around West Thompson Lake with a technical rocky section on the East side of the lake. Parking is located at the Boat Launch at 400 Campground Dr. North Grosvenordale, CT.

Thanks to our member Elizabeth Bove for creating this route

Detailed Description
WTD Intermediate Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Thompson Connecticut. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 462 ft with a max elevation of 425 ft then descends -459 ft.

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  • Significant Issue / Amber: 3 trails (newest: Jul 10, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 20, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 12 min
  • Altitude min
    304 ft
  • Altitude start
    311 ft
  • Altitude end
    315 ft
  • Climb
    462 ft
  • Descent
    -459 ft
  • Grade max
    -20%
  • Grade min
    28.1%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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