more stats
3,284 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
1,073 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
1,007 ft
Altitude min
1,022 ft
Altitude start
1,014 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
23.8%
Grade min
1,024 ft
Distance climb
1,388 ft
Distance down
876 ft
Distance flat

Graniss Pond Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Prospect Mountain Preserve
    Litchfield, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    RedBlazes
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #159932 in Hiking [+]
    • #160849 in Trail Running
    • #20220 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #3,068 in Hiking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,999 in Trail Running
    • #472 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Litchfield Land Trust

The RED TRAIL, west of Prospect Mountain Road, is relatively easy. It passes along the south shore of Granniss Pond then turns north, crossing a footbridge, below the pond along its western shore on a boardwalk. This loop trail continues on through a pine plantation, old stone walls, an old farm road, an old high meadow, and back down towards the pond’s eastern side. The last feature before completion of the loop is an old horizontal mine shaft opening and a pond overlook.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 0 rides
  •  
All
  • 2 rides
  •  
update trails status or condition

Graniss Pond Loop Trail Reports

no reports have been added for Graniss Pond Loop yet, add a trail report.
Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other users about any issues on a trail.
Status:
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (13)
close
      Directions to graniss-pond-loop trailhead (41.737850, -73.273290)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      9 more »
      hike
      46 |
      Dec 5, 2022 @ 2:10pm
      Dec 5, 2022
      hike
      35 |
      Dec 5, 2022 @ 2:07pm
      Dec 5, 2022
      hike
      34 |
      Dec 5, 2022 @ 2:07pm
      Dec 5, 2022
      hike
      27 |
      Dec 5, 2022 @ 2:07pm
      Dec 5, 2022
      Cave 1

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Graniss Pond Loop yet, add a video.

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Lists

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Prospect Mountain Preserve

      This trails GPS track was originally sourced from OpenStreetMap and will always be available for download in OSM Format.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Graniss Pond Loop located?
      Graniss Pond Loop is located in Prospect Mountain Preserve, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Prospect Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73785, -73.27329.
      ▼ How hard is Graniss Pond Loop?
      Graniss Pond Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Graniss Pond Loop?
      Graniss Pond Loop has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,007 ft to 1,073 ft.
      ▼ Is Graniss Pond Loop a point to point trail?
      Graniss Pond Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Graniss Pond Loop?
      Graniss Pond Loop is 3,284 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Graniss Pond Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Graniss Pond Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Graniss Pond Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Graniss Pond Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Graniss Pond Loop?
      Graniss Pond Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.