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2,789 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:05:00
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
36 ft
Altitude min
99 ft
Altitude max
93 ft
Altitude start
36 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-16%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
1,627 ft
Distance down
719 ft
Distance flat
00:05:00
Avg time

Blue Rectangle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stony Creek Quarry/Van Wie/Kelley/Hoadley Preserves
    Branford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #293188 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #331733 in Trail Running
    • #304284 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,381 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,158 in Trail Running
    • #5,266 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Branford Land Trust

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Blue Rectangle is a 2,789 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Branford Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Rectangle located?
      Blue Rectangle is located in Stony Creek Quarry/Van Wie/Kelley/Hoadley Preserves, Branford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Stony Creek Quarry/Van Wie/Kelley/Hoadley Preserves trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.29471, -72.7492.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Rectangle?
      Blue Rectangle is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Rectangle?
      Blue Rectangle has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 36 ft to 99 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Rectangle a point to point trail?
      Blue Rectangle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Rectangle?
      Blue Rectangle is 2,789 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Rectangle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Rectangle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Rectangle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Rectangle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Rectangle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Blue Rectangle. The trail is 2,789 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Rectangle?
      Blue Rectangle is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 65 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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