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978 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:01:39
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
708 ft
Altitude min
743 ft
Altitude max
719 ft
Altitude start
738 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance climb
364 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:01:39
Avg time

Cartesian Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Redding
    , Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Flowy trail that has some steep technical parts.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 93 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cartesian Way located?
      Cartesian Way is located in Redding, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Redding trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.34635, -73.35556.
      ▼ How hard is Cartesian Way?
      Cartesian Way is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cartesian Way?
      Cartesian Way has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 708 ft to 743 ft.
      ▼ Is Cartesian Way a point to point trail?
      Cartesian Way is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cartesian Way?
      Cartesian Way is 978 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cartesian Way?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cartesian Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cartesian Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cartesian Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cartesian Way?
      The estimated time to ride Cartesian Way is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 978 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cartesian Way?
      Cartesian Way is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 301 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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