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1.9 miles
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-241 ft
Descent
00:29:57
Avg time
-134 ft
Altitude change
419 ft
Altitude min
570 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
3,156 ft
Distance climb
4,505 ft
Distance down
2,336 ft
Distance flat
00:29:57
Avg time

Mag 5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rockland Preserve
    Madison, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48276 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107333 in Trail Running
    • #296202 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #330 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,332 in Trail Running
    • #5,180 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

One of the most technical trails at Rockland, but no mandatory features. First half before crossing connector is mostly flat, winding singletrack with lots of optional rock features and some skinnies. After the connector, Mag 5 drops down around a few outcroppings with steeper sections thrown in. Final sections are punchy climbs and technical rock gardens.

Tags
DropsRock gardensSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mag 5 Trail Reports

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Sep 16, 2025 @ 10:49am (America/New_York)
Sep 16, 2025
Apr 27, 2024 @ 9:42am
Apr 27, 2024
Dec 26, 2023 @ 10:17am
Dec 26, 2023
 Large tree down across trail. Easy to go around, but it blocks a nice jump.
Apr 7, 2023 @ 10:34am
Apr 7, 2023
Nov 5, 2022 @ 9:31am
Nov 5, 2022
 lots of wet leaves
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Status:
on Sep 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Aug 22, 2020 @ 2:26pm
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      5:21 | 304 | Jul 21, 2024 , Madison
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      6:45 | 886 | May 22, 2018 , Madison

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mag 5 located?
      Mag 5 is located in Rockland Preserve, Madison, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Rockland Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.42683, -72.66926.
      ▼ How hard is Mag 5?
      Mag 5 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mag 5?
      Mag 5 has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 241 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 419 ft to 570 ft.
      ▼ Is Mag 5 a point to point trail?
      Mag 5 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mag 5?
      Mag 5 is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mag 5?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mag 5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mag 5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mag 5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mag 5?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Mag 5. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mag 5?
      Mag 5 is a very popular trail. There have been 3,124 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,096 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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