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3.4 miles
Distance
222 ft
Climb
-222 ft
Descent
00:23:57
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude min
111 ft
Altitude max
16 ft
Altitude start
16 ft
Altitude end
-16.292%
Grade max
13.586%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,233 ft
Distance flat
00:23:57
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Bluff Point Trail Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Bluff Point State Park
    Groton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #92044 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5714 in Trail Running
    • #4499 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

Quick & easy double track loop

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 42 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 654 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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Bluff Point... Trail Reports

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Jan 9, 2026 @ 3:33pm (America/New_York)
Jan 9, 2026
 Lots of mud and small patches of ice
Oct 22, 2025 @ 4:01pm (America/New_York)
Oct 22, 2025
 Mostly dry further upland, then more puddles and muddy conditions in the lower topography.
Jul 9, 2025 @ 5:30pm
Jul 9, 2025
 A few puddles. Very buggy!
Mar 21, 2025 @ 5:44pm
Mar 21, 2025
 A couple of big puddles across the trail. Some vehicle damage (ruts), especially on the high side. Otherwise, it's totally fine.
Jun 8, 2024 @ 3:20am
Jun 8, 2024
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Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Directions to bluff-point-trail-loop trailhead (41.334200, -72.032120)

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        3:32 | 1045 | Aug 28, 2018 , Groton
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        5:31 | 315 | May 3, 2015 , Groton

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bluff Point Trail Loop

        ▼ Where is Bluff Point Trail Loop located?
        Bluff Point Trail Loop is located in Bluff Point State Park, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Bluff Point State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.3342, -72.03212.
        ▼ How hard is Bluff Point Trail Loop?
        Bluff Point Trail Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff Point Trail Loop?
        Bluff Point Trail Loop has 222 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 222 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4 ft to 111 ft.
        ▼ Is Bluff Point Trail Loop a point to point trail?
        Bluff Point Trail Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ How long is Bluff Point Trail Loop?
        Bluff Point Trail Loop is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff Point Trail Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bluff Point Trail Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bluff Point Trail Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bluff Point Trail Loop are:
        • July (114 activities)
        • August (80 activities)
        • June (60 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bluff Point Trail Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff Point Trail Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluff Point Trail Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Bluff Point Trail Loop. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bluff Point Trail Loop?
        Bluff Point Trail Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,940 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,509 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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