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915 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
00:02:15
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
305 ft
Altitude min
308 ft
Altitude max
305 ft
Altitude start
308 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-1%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
72 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:02:15
Avg time

river rat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    West Thompson Lake
    Thompson, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #85028 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14761 in Trail Running
    • #31712 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    US Army Corps of Engineers

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AI Generated Description

River rat is a 915 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Thompson Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 3 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 58 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 296 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is river rat located?
      river rat is located in West Thompson Lake, Thompson, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the West Thompson Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.96235, -71.90626.
      ▼ How hard is river rat?
      river rat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for river rat?
      river rat has 3 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 305 ft to 308 ft.
      ▼ Is river rat a point to point trail?
      river rat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is river rat?
      river rat is 915 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on river rat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on river rat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access river rat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to river rat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride river rat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride river rat. The trail is 915 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is river rat?
      river rat is a very popular trail. There have been 866 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 949 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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