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2,874 ft
Distance
-247 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-247 ft
Altitude change
539 ft
Altitude min
786 ft
Altitude max
786 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
2,854 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:02:46
Avg time

Lil' Bruiser Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Powder Ridge Mountain Park
    Middlefield, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93860 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49749 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #608 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #91 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Lighting
    No

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AI Generated Description

Lil' Bruiser is a 2,874 ft popular green difficulty machine groomed trail located near Middlefield Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating. It features berm and jump. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb blue. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsJumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 57 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 425 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Lil' Bruiser Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/New_York)
Sep 19, 2026
Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
Sep 7, 2026
Plenty of dry and small wet spots on the way down. Some loose rocks, too. Overall, a fun natural tech trail.
Aug 17, 2024 @ 10:59am
Aug 17, 2024
Aug 9, 2023 @ 5:08am
Aug 9, 2023
Nov 13, 2022 @ 7:50am
Nov 13, 2022
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on Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.35 (5 votes)
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      3 ★ 60%
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      Needs work. Very loose in some places that makes it kind of annoying to ride

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lil' Bruiser located?
      Lil' Bruiser is located in Powder Ridge Mountain Park, Middlefield, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Powder Ridge Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.50189, -72.74566.
      ▼ How hard is Lil' Bruiser?
      Lil' Bruiser is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lil' Bruiser?
      The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 539 ft to 786 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lil' Bruiser?
      Lil' Bruiser is 2,874 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lil' Bruiser?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lil' Bruiser. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lil' Bruiser?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lil' Bruiser are:
      • August (36 activities)
      • May (30 activities)
      • September (28 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lil' Bruiser? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lil' Bruiser are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lil' Bruiser?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Lil' Bruiser. The trail is 2,874 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lil' Bruiser?
      Lil' Bruiser is a very popular trail. There have been 1,444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,927 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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