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3.3 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:15:26
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
290 ft
Altitude min
410 ft
Altitude max
294 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,937 ft
Distance flat
00:15:26
Avg time

Red Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Hartford Reservoirs
    West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    RD, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Note helmets are required for biking and is actually enforced

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 18.1 km average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 15.9 km avg distance
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  • 96 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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Sep 16, 2025 @ 6:45am (America/New_York)
Sep 16, 2025
Oct 1, 2023 @ 7:45am
Oct 1, 2023
 All good, but if it's busy people might be walking in the bike lane.
Aug 25, 2022 @ 3:53pm
Aug 25, 2022
Aug 6, 2022 @ 8:50pm
Aug 6, 2022
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on Sep 16, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.83 (6 votes)
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        Directions to red-loop-201196 trailhead (41.748880, -72.787950)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Red Loop

        ▼ Where is Red Loop located?
        Red Loop is located in West Hartford Reservoirs, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the West Hartford Reservoirs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.74888, -72.78795.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Loop?
        Red Loop has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 290 ft to 410 ft.
        ▼ How long is Red Loop?
        Red Loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Loop are:
        • March (4 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        • November (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Red Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Red Loop. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Red Loop?
        Red Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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