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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
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Rishy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rockland Preserve
    Madison, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6122 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42341 in Trail Running
    • #22102 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2016

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

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  • 12.2 km average
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  • 91 rides
  • 16.1 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (7 votes)
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        Directions to rishy trailhead (41.426390, -72.665682)

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        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        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...
        9 miles 897 ft 5 Loop
        Advanced from the Rt.79 lot with .

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rishy

        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.
        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.
        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.
        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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