more stats
2.6 miles
Distance
254 ft
Climb
-290 ft
Descent
00:29:26
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
552 ft
Altitude min
610 ft
Altitude max
606 ft
Altitude start
568 ft
Altitude end
-0.279%
Grade
-15.034%
Grade max
13.882%
Grade min
4,635 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,392 ft
Distance flat
00:29:26
Avg time

Erratica Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rockland Preserve
    Madison, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7951 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30566 in Trail Running
    • #11683 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Wind your way through trees and little roots and medium size embedded rocks. Big boulders line the trail to add some minor technical option lines. Quick dips make it fun and the trail is lined with little small berms to help keep the speed up.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 159 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,669 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Erratica Trail Reports

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on Sep 13, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to erratica trailhead (41.425280, -72.669980)

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Great trail. Mounds at the end is a must do for advanced riders

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Erratica located?
      Erratica is located in Rockland Preserve, Madison, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Rockland Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.42528, -72.66998.
      How hard is Erratica?
      Erratica is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.279%.
      What is the elevation gain for Erratica?
      Erratica has 254 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 552 ft to 610 ft.
      Is Erratica a point to point trail?
      Yes, Erratica is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Erratica?
      Erratica is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Erratica?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Erratica. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Erratica?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Erratica are:
      • August (94 activities)
      • June (80 activities)
      • September (79 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Erratica? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Erratica are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Erratica?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ride Erratica. 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 Erratica?
      Erratica is a very popular trail. There have been 5,388 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,426 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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