more stats
1,053 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:00:49
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
174 ft
Altitude min
257 ft
Altitude max
257 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:00:49
Avg time

Keg Roller Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cowles Park
    East Granby, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10691 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40422 in Trail Running
    • #22929 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Pump Track, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride, Other

Fast, flowy and fun downhill singletrack trail with multiple berms.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 236 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,947 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Keg Roller Trail Reports

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Jun 6, 2026 @ 12:44pm (America/New_York)
Jun 6, 2026
 Berms need work.
Apr 4, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/New_York)
Apr 4, 2026
Berms in pretty bad shape. Did about 2 hours of work but we need some more volunteers. A lot for 1 person to shovel.
Nov 8, 2025 @ 5:44pm (America/New_York)
Nov 8, 2025
 Tree down at beginning of trail after 2nd berm. Caution. ⛔️
Oct 18, 2025 @ 12:01pm (America/New_York)
Oct 18, 2025
Jump at bottoms of keg roller destroyed thinking from irate hiker who had bad encounter with MTB. It has since been rebuilt but please everyone...
Oct 6, 2025 @ 11:37pm (America/New_York)
Oct 6, 2025
 Berms could use dirt added. Logs becoming visible.
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Status:
on Jun 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      mcbretttetettet
      Best berms I've ridden in CT so far. If only it were longer

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Keg Roller located?
      Keg Roller 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 41.91317, -72.75773.
      ▼ How hard is Keg Roller?
      Keg Roller is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Keg Roller?
      The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 174 ft to 257 ft.
      ▼ Is Keg Roller a point to point trail?
      Yes, Keg Roller is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Keg Roller?
      Keg Roller is 1,053 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Keg Roller?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Keg Roller. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Keg Roller? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Keg Roller are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Keg Roller?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Keg Roller. The trail is 1,053 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Keg Roller?
      Keg Roller is a very popular trail. There have been 8,053 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,723 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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