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3,638 ft
Distance
151 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:19:09
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
446 ft
Altitude min
537 ft
Altitude max
489 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
1,473 ft
Distance climb
1,795 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:19:09
Avg time

Outer Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rockwell Park
    Bristol, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38035 in Mountain Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Bristol Parks and Recreation

The Outer Loop Trail is the access trail for the downhill trails off it as well as a super fun trail on its own. The trail is directional, counter clock-wise.

Access Info

Access from Jacobs Street parking lot.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 7, 2026
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Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:19am (America/New_York)
Jun 7, 2026
 Tree across a section of the climb.
Mar 7, 2023 @ 10:06am
Mar 7, 2023
 Small patches of snow left from last week. Lots of leaves on ground make the trail hard to see at some points and can be hard to get traction...
Nov 22, 2021 @ 7:23am
Nov 22, 2021
 Lots of leaves make it a little difficult to follow if you are new to the trail - still a great ride.
Aug 9, 2020 @ 7:44am
Aug 9, 2020
Jun 4, 2020 @ 1:20am
Jun 4, 2020
 Fun trail with a little bit of everything. Great trail to practice your skills.
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on Jun 7, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to outer-loop-trail trailhead (41.677660, -72.958260)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Outer Loop Trail

        ▼ Where is Outer Loop Trail located?
        Outer Loop Trail is located in Rockwell Park, Bristol, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Rockwell Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.67766, -72.95826.
        ▼ How hard is Outer Loop Trail?
        Outer Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Loop Trail?
        Outer Loop Trail has 46 m of elevation gain. The trail has 45 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 136 m to 164 m.
        ▼ Is Outer Loop Trail a point to point trail?
        Yes, Outer Loop Trail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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