more stats
2,188 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:03:22
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
530 ft
Altitude min
567 ft
Altitude max
564 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
781 ft
Distance down
951 ft
Distance flat
00:03:22
Avg time

Glasnost Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Case Mountain
    Manchester, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Manchester

Glasnost is a double track ATV trail that is useful as a connector. Section between Yellow/Black blaze trail and the bridge over the brook is private property and is hunted in season. Use Scabs to access.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 784 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Glasnost located?
      Glasnost is located in Case Mountain, Manchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Case Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73671, -72.49371.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glasnost?
      Glasnost has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 530 ft to 567 ft.
      ▼ Is Glasnost a point to point trail?
      Glasnost is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Glasnost?
      Glasnost is 2,188 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glasnost?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Glasnost. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Glasnost?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Glasnost are:
      • August (36 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      • October (24 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Glasnost? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glasnost are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Glasnost?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Glasnost. The trail is 2,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Glasnost?
      Glasnost is a very popular trail. There have been 2,829 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,380 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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