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6.5 miles
Distance
620 ft
Climb
-417 ft
Descent
01:02:29
Avg time
203 ft
Altitude change
100 ft
Altitude min
377 ft
Altitude max
169 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,560 ft
Distance flat
01:02:29
Avg time

Goodwin Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Nehantic State Forest East Block
    East Lyme, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    G
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP
  • OSM Way

All forest roads of different states of service. North of Holmes road, it gets minimal maintenance and is growing in in some areas, but still capable of supporting future forestry operations. South of Holmes to Grassy Hill Road, it is an excellent gravel road that is well-maintained and had had recent drainage work. Open to vehicles 8 AM to sunset and closed in winter until mud season ends. South of Grassy, the road on State property to to trail to Whistletown Road, the trail is closed to vehicles but has had some gravel laid down, but areas are washed out with sections of loose gravel and soft sand. East of the Blue/White trail junction is one of the nicest stretches of the trail. Ledges, boulders, dense mountain laurel stands, at least one cellar hole and some impressive stone walls that may have been part of a stock pen.

Tags
Loose
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Goodwin Trail located?
      Goodwin Trail is located in Nehantic State Forest East Block, East Lyme, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Nehantic State Forest East Block trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.39115, -72.22636.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Goodwin Trail?
      Goodwin Trail has 620 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 417 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 100 ft to 377 ft.
      ▼ Is Goodwin Trail a point to point trail?
      Goodwin Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Goodwin Trail?
      Goodwin Trail is 6.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Goodwin Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Goodwin Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Goodwin Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Goodwin Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Goodwin Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 2 minutes to ride Goodwin Trail. The trail is 6.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Goodwin Trail?
      Goodwin Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 119 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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