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2.2 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:22:15
Avg time
-87 ft
Altitude change
373 ft
Altitude min
504 ft
Altitude max
464 ft
Altitude start
377 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
3,510 ft
Distance climb
4,058 ft
Distance down
3,917 ft
Distance flat
00:22:15
Avg time

Laurel Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green Falls (Pachaug State Forest)
    Voluntown, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    Blue/YellowBlazes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #160863 in Hiking [+]
    • #19292 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #3,101 in Hiking · Connecticut [+]
    • #405 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

The Laurel Loop is a relatively flat hike through open woods and dense laurel thickets. The trail is spectacular in late June when the mountain laurel is in bloom.

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The Blue, Blue/Red, Blue/Orange, and Blue/Yellow blazed trails are foot travel only.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Laurel Loop located?
      Laurel Loop is located in Green Falls (Pachaug State Forest), Voluntown, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Green Falls (Pachaug State Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.54801, -71.81074.
      ▼ How hard is Laurel Loop?
      Laurel Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Laurel Loop?
      Laurel Loop has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 373 ft to 504 ft.
      ▼ Is Laurel Loop a point to point trail?
      Laurel Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Laurel Loop?
      Laurel Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Laurel Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Laurel Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Laurel Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Laurel Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Laurel Loop?
      The estimated time to hike Laurel Loop is approximately 22 minutes. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Laurel Loop?
      Laurel Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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