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2.6 miles
Distance
375 ft
Climb
-372 ft
Descent
00:20:00
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
427 ft
Altitude min
730 ft
Altitude max
454 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
4,849 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,605 ft
Distance flat
00:20:00
Avg time

Carriage Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Case Mountain
    Manchester, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    WhiteBlaze
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Town of Manchester

Carriage Path built by the Case Brothers on their family estate around 1905. Excellent view from the top of Lookout Mountain. Very popular with with dog walkers. The road is maintained by the Town of Manchester as an emergency access route. Great option for uphill if looking to do laps of Dot trail, Beanland, and Pink Trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 12, 2021 @ 9:26am
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Status:
on Apr 18, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carriage Path located?
      Carriage Path is located in Case Mountain, Manchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Case Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.76603, -72.48236.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carriage Path?
      Carriage Path has 375 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 372 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 427 ft to 730 ft.
      ▼ Is Carriage Path a point to point trail?
      Carriage Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Carriage Path?
      Carriage Path is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carriage Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carriage Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Carriage Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carriage Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carriage Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Carriage Path. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carriage Path?
      Carriage Path is a moderately popular trail. There have been 563 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 652 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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