more stats
1,371 ft
Distance
-106 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
-106 ft
Altitude change
80 ft
Altitude min
186 ft
Altitude max
186 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1,348 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Red Rectangle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Timberland Preserve
    Guilford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122975 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #391211 in Trail Running
    • #64874 in Hiking
    • #29257 in Horseback
    • #26327 in Snowshoeing
    • #28862 in Nordic Skiing
    • #41787 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #746 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #4,976 in Trail Running
    • #1,488 in Hiking
    • #276 in Horseback
    • #765 in Snowshoeing
    • #509 in Nordic Skiing
    • #380 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Town of Guilford

Super fun downhill. Some very steep and gnarly sections. A must ride if visiting The Timberlands. Probably would not be very much fun as a climb.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Aug 21, 2020 @ 2:03pm
Aug 21, 2020
 Trees down that can be ducked under. Adds to the fun, I swear.
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on Aug 21, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Rectangle located?
      Red Rectangle is located in Timberland Preserve, Guilford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Timberland Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.34514, -72.6806.
      ▼ How hard is Red Rectangle?
      Red Rectangle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Rectangle?
      The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 ft to 186 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Rectangle a point to point trail?
      Red Rectangle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Rectangle?
      Red Rectangle is 1,371 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Rectangle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Rectangle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Rectangle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Rectangle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Rectangle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Red Rectangle. The trail is 1,371 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Rectangle?
      Red Rectangle is a moderately popular trail. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 55 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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