more stats
4,688 ft
Distance
130 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:15:31
Avg time
-33 ft
Altitude change
604 ft
Altitude min
683 ft
Altitude max
637 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,631 ft
Distance climb
2,241 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:15:31
Avg time

Fire Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Goodwin State Forest
    Hampton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #294886 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #390822 in Trail Running
    • #382964 in Hiking
    • #26262 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #2,413 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,967 in Trail Running
    • #5,912 in Hiking
    • #758 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

Windy, narrow singletrack through the woods.

Access Info

Unmarked, but easy to access off of Middle Rd or the horse trail off of Natchaug trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 32 rides
  • Last: Apr 27, 2026
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Fire Cut Trail Reports

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Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:30am
Dec 23, 2023
May 3, 2022 @ 7:36am
May 3, 2022
 Lots of branches and trees down on the trail.
May 6, 2021 @ 2:11pm
May 6, 2021
Oct 9, 2020 @ 1:12pm
Oct 9, 2020
 Tree down on trail about halfway through
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fire Cut located?
      Fire Cut is located in Goodwin State Forest, Hampton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Goodwin State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.80223, -72.10331.
      ▼ How hard is Fire Cut?
      Fire Cut is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fire Cut?
      Fire Cut has 130 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 604 ft to 683 ft.
      ▼ Is Fire Cut a point to point trail?
      Fire Cut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fire Cut?
      Fire Cut is 4,688 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fire Cut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fire Cut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fire Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fire Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fire Cut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Fire Cut. The trail is 4,688 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fire Cut?
      Fire Cut is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 120 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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