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2,602 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:05:19
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
680 ft
Altitude min
714 ft
Altitude max
704 ft
Altitude start
702 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
833 ft
Distance climb
840 ft
Distance down
876 ft
Distance flat
00:05:19
Avg time

Open Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Goodwin State Forest
    Hampton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #10282 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #392152 in Trail Running
    • #122713 in Hiking
    • #27065 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #80 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,986 in Trail Running
    • #2,409 in Hiking
    • #802 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

Fun singletrack trail branching off of the Orange Trail East.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Jul 13, 2026
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Open Forest Trail Reports

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Apr 25, 2021 @ 1:37pm
Apr 25, 2021
 Recent logging has made this trail a bit hard to follow.
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on Apr 25, 2021
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Open Forest located?
      Open Forest is located in Goodwin State Forest, Hampton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Goodwin State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.80596, -72.08683.
      ▼ How hard is Open Forest?
      Open Forest is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Open Forest?
      Open Forest has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 680 ft to 714 ft.
      ▼ Is Open Forest a point to point trail?
      Open Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Open Forest?
      Open Forest is 2,602 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Open Forest?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Open Forest. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Open Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Open Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Open Forest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Open Forest. The trail is 2,602 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Open Forest?
      Open Forest is a very popular trail. There have been 388 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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