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1,644 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
-73 ft
Altitude change
636 ft
Altitude min
722 ft
Altitude max
710 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
-4.5%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
351 ft
Distance climb
1,296 ft
Distance down
00:02:43
Avg time

Orange Trail Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bear Mountain Reservation
    Danbury, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #201476 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    year round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    1987
  • Land Owner
    Conserv. Comm.

Runs from the lower part of the meadow into the woods, gets a bit rocky, and ends at the back part of the red loop a short distance from the lower part of the Orange trail, which descends to the lake (no biking on lower Orange trail).

Access Info

Intersection of red, green, and orange in the lower meadow.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Orange Trail Upper located?
        Orange Trail Upper is located in Bear Mountain Reservation, Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Bear Mountain Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44612, -73.46164.
        ▼ How hard is Orange Trail Upper?
        Orange Trail Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Orange Trail Upper?
        Orange Trail Upper has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 636 ft to 722 ft.
        ▼ Is Orange Trail Upper a point to point trail?
        Orange Trail Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Orange Trail Upper?
        Orange Trail Upper is 1,644 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Orange Trail Upper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Orange Trail Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Orange Trail Upper?
        Orange Trail Upper is best visited during: year round.
        ▼ How do I access Orange Trail Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Orange Trail Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Orange Trail Upper?
        The estimated time to ride Orange Trail Upper is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,644 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Orange Trail Upper?
        Orange Trail Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 35 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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