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1.3 miles
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-245 ft
Descent
00:32:50
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
281 ft
Altitude min
441 ft
Altitude max
441 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
1,345 ft
Distance climb
4,980 ft
Distance down
669 ft
Distance flat
00:32:50
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Trail Details

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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Day Pond State Park
    Colchester, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    (blueblazes)
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #5779 in Hiking [+]
    • #38726 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

The Blue Blazed Salmon River Trail and the Blue/Red Blazed Day Pond Brook Spur Trail are foot travel only.Other trails are non-motorized multi-use.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Salmon River Trail North Loop

        Where is Salmon River Trail North Loop located?
        Salmon River Trail North Loop is located in Day Pond State Park, Colchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Day Pond State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.55813, -72.42065.
        How hard is Salmon River Trail North Loop?
        Salmon River Trail North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Salmon River Trail North Loop?
        Salmon River Trail North Loop has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 245 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 281 ft to 441 ft.
        Is Salmon River Trail North Loop a point to point trail?
        Salmon River Trail North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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