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2,113 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
-12 ft
Altitude change
355 ft
Altitude min
384 ft
Altitude max
366 ft
Altitude start
354 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-9.5%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
948 ft
Distance down
591 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
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Misgnomer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary
    Oxford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13774 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Town of Oxford

Mostly mellow single-track joining the middle of Red Line to the middle of Rolling Coal. Riding east to west will have a fun, speedy downhill section with some rock at the end before the stream crossing.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 149 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,578 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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        Good exercise route for quick in & out; primarily with a few jumps

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Misgnomer

        ▼ Where is Misgnomer located?
        Misgnomer is located in Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary, Oxford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Rockhouse Hill Sanctuary trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.38575, -73.12315.
        ▼ How hard is Misgnomer?
        Misgnomer is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Misgnomer?
        Misgnomer has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 355 ft to 384 ft.
        ▼ Is Misgnomer a point to point trail?
        Misgnomer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Misgnomer?
        Misgnomer is 2,113 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Misgnomer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Misgnomer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Misgnomer?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Misgnomer are:
        • April (130 activities)
        • May (125 activities)
        • July (120 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Misgnomer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Misgnomer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Misgnomer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Misgnomer. The trail is 2,113 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Misgnomer?
        Misgnomer is a very popular trail. There have been 4,477 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,408 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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