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2,823 ft
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:08:45
Avg time
122 ft
Altitude change
175 ft
Altitude min
302 ft
Altitude max
175 ft
Altitude start
297 ft
Altitude end
4.335%
Grade
-9.072%
Grade max
18.897%
Grade min
1,886 ft
Distance climb
556 ft
Distance down
381 ft
Distance flat
00:08:45
Avg time

Flying Fish Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area
    Groton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112122 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149685 in Trail Running
    • #154344 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #700 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,896 in Trail Running
    • #2,986 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

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AI Generated Description

Flying Fish is a 2,823 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Groton Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Flying Fish Trail Reports

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Oct 25, 2024 @ 4:27pm
Oct 25, 2024
 Leaf season, beware
Jun 24, 2024 @ 5:41am
Jun 24, 2024
May 2, 2021 @ 10:09am
May 2, 2021
 In good shape, there are few muddy spots here and there but nothing major.
Dec 13, 2020 @ 3:39pm
Dec 13, 2020
Apr 25, 2020 @ 7:21am
Apr 25, 2020
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Status:
on Oct 25, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4:03 | 680 | Oct 11, 2021 , Groton
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      4:11 | 336 | Dec 14, 2020 , Groton
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flying Fish located?
      Flying Fish is located in Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Candlewood Hill Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.37125, -72.01512.
      ▼ How hard is Flying Fish?
      Flying Fish is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 4.335%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flying Fish?
      Flying Fish has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 175 ft to 302 ft.
      ▼ Is Flying Fish a point to point trail?
      Flying Fish is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flying Fish?
      Flying Fish is 2,823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flying Fish?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Flying Fish. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Flying Fish? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flying Fish are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flying Fish?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Flying Fish. The trail is 2,823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flying Fish?
      Flying Fish is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 820 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 897 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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