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1.3 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-270 ft
Descent
00:28:12
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
179 ft
Altitude min
312 ft
Altitude max
297 ft
Altitude start
294 ft
Altitude end
-0.047%
Grade
-27.771%
Grade max
22.775%
Grade min
2,925 ft
Distance climb
3,274 ft
Distance down
835 ft
Distance flat
00:28:12
Avg time
Alive Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCandlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area
Groton, Connecticut -
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Land OwnerCT DEEP
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Alive is a 1 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Groton Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 28 minutes to complete this trail.
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to alive trailhead
(41.377950, -72.016170)
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Where is Alive located?
Alive is located in Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.37795, -72.01617.
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How hard is Alive?
Alive is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.047%.
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What is the elevation gain for Alive?
Alive has 265 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 270 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 179 ft to 312 ft.
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Is Alive a point to point trail?
Alive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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