more stats
1,165 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
677 ft
Altitude min
694 ft
Altitude max
681 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
335 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
659 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time

Forest Brief Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Goodwin State Forest
    Hampton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #193901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #388208 in Trail Running
    • #106121 in Hiking
    • #26260 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,170 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,947 in Trail Running
    • #2,140 in Hiking
    • #756 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

Short, tight winding singletrack connecting to Orange Trail East on both ends.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 93 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Forest Brief Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2021 @ 1:37pm
Apr 25, 2021
 Recent logging has made this trail a bit hard to follow.
Nov 27, 2020 @ 10:51am
Nov 27, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forest Brief located?
      Forest Brief 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 41.81048, -72.0893.
      ▼ How hard is Forest Brief?
      Forest Brief is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Brief?
      Forest Brief has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 677 ft to 694 ft.
      ▼ Is Forest Brief a point to point trail?
      Forest Brief is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forest Brief?
      Forest Brief is 1,165 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Brief?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Forest Brief. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Forest Brief? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Brief are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forest Brief?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Forest Brief. The trail is 1,165 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forest Brief?
      Forest Brief is a very popular trail. There have been 325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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