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4,643 ft
Distance
180 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:11:41
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
550 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
567 ft
Altitude start
567 ft
Altitude end
-0.013%
Grade
-22.313%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
2,000 ft
Distance climb
2,048 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:11:41
Avg time
Rishy Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRockland Preserve
Madison, Connecticut -
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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Year Opened2016
Killswitch Engage trail at Rockland. Primary direction is down towards rt 79. Includes a few rocky drops and jumps
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 10 rides
- 12.2 km average
6 Months
- 91 rides
- 16.1 km avg distance
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- 2,285 rides
- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Directions to rishy trailhead
(41.426390, -72.665682)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 1,823 ft • 20 • Loop •
Advanced Rockland loop from the Rt.79 lot with Northern Exposure.
★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 1,759 ft • 34 •
This epic ride ties in many of the great parts of Rockland in this 17 miler. 4 climbs to the Summit area...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rishy
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Where is Rishy located?
Rishy is located in Rockland Preserve, Madison, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Rockland Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.42639, -72.66568.
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How hard is Rishy?
Rishy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.013%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Rishy?
Rishy has 180 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 550 ft to 597 ft.
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Is Rishy a point to point trail?
Rishy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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