more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
172 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:17:42
Avg time
74 ft
Altitude change
26 ft
Altitude min
120 ft
Altitude max
26 ft
Altitude start
102 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-30.1%
Grade max
25.9%
Grade min
4,098 ft
Distance climb
1,490 ft
Distance down
1,854 ft
Distance flat
00:17:42
Avg time

Green Rectangle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwoods
    Guilford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111761 in Trail Running
    • #316383 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #795 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,404 in Trail Running
    • #5,463 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Guilford Land Conservation Trust

Connects Westwoods in Guilford to Stony Creek Quarry in Branford. Some technical sections, more so in Westwoods.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Green Rectangle Trail Reports

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Aug 3, 2019 @ 10:02am
Aug 3, 2019
 Good and dry. A bit overgrown.
Jun 8, 2019 @ 7:33am
Jun 8, 2019
 Good condition - some muddy areas
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Status:
on Aug 3, 2019
Dry
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Babez And The Wild Creatures West Woods Adventure
      9 miles • 1,076 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Will report back on this. Just trying to create a long loop for Babez and the wild creatures
      2.0 ★★★★★
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      o3qa8M
      Had to get off lots due to big obstacles
      nhoffman1989
      Intermittently rideable. Swampy sections and rocky sections.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Green Rectangle located?
      Green Rectangle is located in Westwoods, Guilford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Westwoods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.28684, -72.70406.
      ▼ How hard is Green Rectangle?
      Green Rectangle is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Green Rectangle?
      Green Rectangle has 172 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 26 ft to 120 ft.
      ▼ Is Green Rectangle a point to point trail?
      Green Rectangle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Green Rectangle?
      Green Rectangle is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Green Rectangle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Green Rectangle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Green Rectangle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Green Rectangle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Green Rectangle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Green Rectangle. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Green Rectangle?
      Green Rectangle is a very popular trail. There have been 147 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 157 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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