more stats
843 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
00:01:20
Avg time
42 ft
Altitude change
558 ft
Altitude min
599 ft
Altitude max
558 ft
Altitude start
600 ft
Altitude end
4.9%
Grade
1.1%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
843 ft
Distance climb
00:01:20
Avg time

Red Alternate Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Gay City State Park
    Hebron, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    Red"A"Blaze
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #247942 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1443 in Trail Running
    • #40468 in Hiking
    • #9388 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #25610 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,855 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #15 in Trail Running
    • #1,019 in Hiking
    • #7 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #332 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

Alternate trail, I believe for an easier cross country skiing loop.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 167 rides
  • Last: Nov 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Alternate located?
      Red Alternate 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 41.72107, -72.45153.
      ▼ How hard is Red Alternate?
      Red Alternate is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Alternate?
      Red Alternate has 41 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 558 ft to 599 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Alternate a point to point trail?
      Red Alternate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Alternate?
      Red Alternate is 843 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Alternate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Alternate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Alternate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Alternate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Alternate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Red Alternate. The trail is 843 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Alternate?
      Red Alternate is a moderately popular trail. There have been 497 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 548 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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