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3,314 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:08:09
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
690 ft
Altitude min
752 ft
Altitude max
690 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance climb
1,043 ft
Distance down
692 ft
Distance flat
00:08:09
Avg time

GI Connect Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Goodwin State Forest
    Hampton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #218293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #364592 in Trail Running
    • #141411 in Hiking
    • #22826 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #1,462 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,715 in Trail Running
    • #2,760 in Hiking
    • #593 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

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AI Generated Description

GI Connect is a 3,314 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hampton Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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GI Connect Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2026 @ 6:31pm (America/New_York)
Jul 13, 2026
reporter large tree down at beginning near road plus this one
Sep 21, 2025 @ 7:24pm (America/New_York)
Sep 21, 2025
well maintained for Glenn's ride.
Apr 18, 2025 @ 6:40am
Apr 18, 2025
reporter tree down needs saw
Mar 10, 2025 @ 3:05pm
Mar 10, 2025
reporter tree down, needs saw
Nov 27, 2024 @ 3:11pm
Nov 27, 2024
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      ★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 1,096 ft • 17 • Loop •
      An Intermediate loop that covers most of Goodwin's trails

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is GI Connect located?
      GI Connect 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 41.79133, -72.07856.
      ▼ How hard is GI Connect?
      GI Connect is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for GI Connect?
      GI Connect has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 690 ft to 752 ft.
      ▼ Is GI Connect a point to point trail?
      GI Connect is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is GI Connect?
      GI Connect is 3,314 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on GI Connect?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on GI Connect. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access GI Connect? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to GI Connect are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride GI Connect?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride GI Connect. The trail is 3,314 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is GI Connect?
      GI Connect is a moderately popular trail. There have been 721 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 735 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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