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2,188 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:06:47
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
241 ft
Altitude min
267 ft
Altitude max
266 ft
Altitude start
266 ft
Altitude end
-22.9%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
384 ft
Distance climb
308 ft
Distance down
1,171 ft
Distance flat
00:06:47
Avg time

Loop 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Hood
    Simsbury, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #173099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99856 in E-Biking
    • #353089 in Trail Running
    • #334769 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #924 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #177 in E-Biking
    • #4,604 in Trail Running
    • #5,745 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Loop 3 is a 2,188 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Simsbury Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 23 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 494 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Loop 3 Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Loop 3 located?
      Loop 3 is located in The Hood, Simsbury, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the The Hood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.90439, -72.79193.
      ▼ How hard is Loop 3?
      Loop 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop 3?
      Loop 3 has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 241 ft to 267 ft.
      ▼ Is Loop 3 a point to point trail?
      Loop 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Loop 3?
      Loop 3 is 2,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Loop 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Loop 3. The trail is 2,188 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Loop 3?
      Loop 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,600 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,529 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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