more stats
3,081 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:08:57
Avg time
97 ft
Altitude change
281 ft
Altitude min
379 ft
Altitude max
281 ft
Altitude start
377 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
1,342 ft
Distance climb
469 ft
Distance down
1,243 ft
Distance flat
00:08:57
Avg time

Hunter's Pass (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cowles Park
    East Granby, Connecticut
  • AKA
    TJ's
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #45800 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91543 in Trail Running
    • #117373 in Hiking
    • #19161 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #318 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,137 in Trail Running
    • #2,318 in Hiking
    • #448 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Moderate climb to the Metacomet ridge out of Cowles Park. Roots and rocks with a small section of gravel road beneath powerlines.

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  • 13 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 390 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 3,536 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hunter's Pass (upper) located?
      Hunter's Pass (upper) is located in Cowles Park, East Granby, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Cowles Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.9163, -72.75108.
      ▼ How hard is Hunter's Pass (upper)?
      Hunter's Pass (upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hunter's Pass (upper)?
      Hunter's Pass (upper) has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 281 ft to 379 ft.
      ▼ Is Hunter's Pass (upper) a point to point trail?
      Hunter's Pass (upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hunter's Pass (upper)?
      Hunter's Pass (upper) is 3,081 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hunter's Pass (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hunter's Pass (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hunter's Pass (upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hunter's Pass (upper) are:
      • August (177 activities)
      • April (175 activities)
      • October (175 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hunter's Pass (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hunter's Pass (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hunter's Pass (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Hunter's Pass (upper). The trail is 3,081 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hunter's Pass (upper)?
      Hunter's Pass (upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 13,001 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,146 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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