more stats
3,661 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:07:25
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
192 ft
Altitude min
256 ft
Altitude max
256 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
1,024 ft
Distance climb
1,558 ft
Distance down
1,079 ft
Distance flat
00:07:25
Avg time

Loop 18 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hood
    Simsbury, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #209969 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129657 in E-Biking
    • #105955 in Trail Running
    • #114597 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,350 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #349 in E-Biking
    • #1,307 in Trail Running
    • #2,271 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Loop 18 is a 3,661 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Simsbury Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 49 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles average
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  • 50 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 278 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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The mapped northern end at connection to "Full of Grace" is intentionally blocked off. Take the currently unmapped entrance/exit at the southern...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop 18 located?
      Loop 18 is located in The Hood, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the The Hood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.90816, -72.7985.
      ▼ How hard is Loop 18?
      Loop 18 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop 18?
      Loop 18 has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 192 ft to 256 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop 18 a point to point trail?
      Loop 18 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop 18?
      Loop 18 is 3,661 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop 18?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop 18. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop 18? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop 18 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop 18?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Loop 18. The trail is 3,661 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop 18?
      Loop 18 is a very popular trail. There have been 951 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,309 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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