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6.5 miles
Distance
599 ft
Climb
-745 ft
Descent
01:45:18
Avg time
-147 ft
Altitude change
417 ft
Altitude min
717 ft
Altitude max
597 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-46.4%
Grade max
40.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
01:45:18
Avg time

Millers Pond Red Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Millers Pond State Park
    Durham, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    RedBlazes
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50552 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #304430 in Trail Running
    • #145940 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #352 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #3,880 in Trail Running
    • #2,846 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

Millers Pond loop around the red trail. Suggested riding direction is clockwise. First half is relentless technical rocks, second half is flowing XC trails. One of the few sanctioned MTB trails in CT.

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Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 25 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 207 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Millers Pond Red... Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2023 @ 9:10am
Jul 28, 2023
 At least 3 trees down roughly 2.5-3 miles into the loop going clockwise.
Apr 14, 2023 @ 1:02pm
Apr 14, 2023
 One tree down, but in a slower trail section
Apr 12, 2022 @ 2:08pm
Apr 12, 2022
 Awesome conditions. Only two trees down in spots where you come up at em pretty fast. Other than that perfect!
Sep 19, 2021 @ 6:56am
Sep 19, 2021
Apr 5, 2021 @ 12:58pm
Apr 5, 2021
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on Jul 28, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

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      Full Millers Pond Red Loop
      7 miles • 809 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Starting from the parking lot and following the red blazes the whole way will take you on this loop. It is...

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Rider51 Rider51
      Maybe the most technical route in New England. The first 2/3 of the loop is near constant rocks, much of it steep, off camber, with no flow at all, with several short, steep drops. There are short rideable bits of trail between. The last 1/3 of the loop is referred to as XC, but it’s no joke either. It’s still got plenty of rocks and poor flow, but it’s also rideable for mortals. Do not ride this in wet conditions, or late fall when covered with leaves.
      maxlampe maxlampe
      Very technical trail that will challenge your balance and skills to a new level. While the uphills might be near impossible for me, the steep descents and fun rock rolls made up for everything. DO NOT ride when WET
      tbtel tbtel
      Such as wild and fun trail on a mountain bike! This is easily one of the most technical trails I have ever ridden. Be ready to have your skills tested! Other trail networks I have been to would consider this to be double black diamond difficulty. It is certainly a level above the black trails I am used to riding. I had a much lower average speed on this trail than I was expecting (I do enjoy and ride technical trails frequently) so plan extra time when you ride here.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Millers Pond Red Loop located?
      Millers Pond Red Loop is located in Millers Pond State Park, Durham, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Millers Pond State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.48001, -72.62997.
      ▼ How hard is Millers Pond Red Loop?
      Millers Pond Red Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Millers Pond Red Loop?
      Millers Pond Red Loop has 599 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 745 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 417 ft to 717 ft.
      ▼ Is Millers Pond Red Loop a point to point trail?
      Millers Pond Red Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Millers Pond Red Loop?
      Millers Pond Red Loop is 6.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Millers Pond Red Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Millers Pond Red Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Millers Pond Red Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Millers Pond Red Loop are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • September (10 activities)
      • November (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Millers Pond Red Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Millers Pond Red Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Millers Pond Red Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 45 minutes to ride Millers Pond Red Loop. The trail is 6.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Millers Pond Red Loop?
      Millers Pond Red Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 886 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 925 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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