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2.2 miles
Distance
186 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:21:28
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
498 ft
Altitude min
621 ft
Altitude max
592 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
22.6%
Grade min
3,356 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,136 ft
Distance flat
00:21:28
Avg time

Outer Loop Trail (South) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gay City State Park
    Hebron, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    RedBlaze
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #137867 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69558 in Trail Running
    • #75051 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #819 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #938 in Trail Running
    • #1,645 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

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AI Generated Description

Outer Loop Trail (South) is a 2 mile moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Hebron Connecticut. It has bridges. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.

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Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Outer Loop Trail... Trail Reports

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Jan 22, 2023 @ 7:20pm
Jan 22, 2023
 Not really an MTB trail, large exposed rocks due to erosion. Fine for family hiking.
Apr 23, 2022 @ 11:20am
Apr 23, 2022
 Major Water drainage issue, large mud holes
Aug 15, 2021 @ 2:47pm
Aug 15, 2021
Aug 15, 2021 @ 2:46pm
Aug 15, 2021
Aug 15, 2021 @ 2:46pm
Aug 15, 2021
 Tree down
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on Jan 22, 2023
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 11, 2021 @ 9:33am
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      Bridges 4Boardwalk 1

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Loop Trail (South) located?
      Outer Loop Trail (South) is located in Gay City State Park, Hebron, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Gay City State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.72073, -72.44223.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Loop Trail (South)?
      Outer Loop Trail (South) is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop Trail (South)?
      Outer Loop Trail (South) has 186 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 498 ft to 621 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Loop Trail (South) a point to point trail?
      Outer Loop Trail (South) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Loop Trail (South)?
      Outer Loop Trail (South) is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Loop Trail (South)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Loop Trail (South). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Loop Trail (South)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Loop Trail (South) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Loop Trail (South)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Outer Loop Trail (South). The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Loop Trail (South)?
      Outer Loop Trail (South) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 500 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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