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4,511 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-67 ft
Descent
00:07:50
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
242 ft
Altitude max
228 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-16.8%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,266 ft
Distance climb
1,112 ft
Distance down
2,133 ft
Distance flat
00:07:50
Avg time

Microburst Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Cowles Park
    East Granby, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 95 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #7874 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92908 in Trail Running
    • #14244 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Rooty twisty singletrack with some steep ups and downs

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 290 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 2,762 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:05am (America/New_York)
Apr 12, 2026
Dec 13, 2025 @ 2:03pm (America/New_York)
Dec 13, 2025
 Icy center track with crunchy snow on either side. Definitely recommend studded tires!
Jun 12, 2025 @ 6:02pm
Jun 12, 2025
 Some soft spots, mostly dry
Apr 10, 2025 @ 2:03pm
Apr 10, 2025
Dec 30, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Dec 30, 2024
 Its soft out there but the leaf cover has provided an adequate base for the wet conditions we have had. Even with the xondintions, very little...
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on Apr 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      petermatteson79
      Almost all the bridges in Cowles are in need of repair and unridable right now. They have missing and rotted boards as well as nail heads popping up.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Microburst located?
      Microburst is located in Cowles Park, East Granby, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Cowles Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.91153, -72.7466.
      ▼ How hard is Microburst?
      Microburst is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Microburst?
      Microburst has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 67 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 219 ft to 242 ft.
      ▼ Is Microburst a point to point trail?
      Microburst is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Microburst?
      Microburst is 4,511 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Microburst?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Microburst. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Microburst? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Microburst are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Microburst?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Microburst. The trail is 4,511 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Microburst?
      Microburst is a very popular trail. There have been 8,055 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,847 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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