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2,844 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
163 ft
Altitude min
191 ft
Altitude max
172 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
545 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
1,886 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time

Root Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cowles Park
    East Granby, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105985 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73991 in Trail Running
    • #23546 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Log Ride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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Root Down is a 2,844 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near East Granby Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 37 ft green climb. It features bridge and log ride. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 148 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,487 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Nov 22, 2025 @ 11:25pm (America/New_York)
Nov 22, 2025
 Large tree down heading towards ride-over rock feature.
Sep 20, 2025 @ 3:20pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 20, 2025
Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around Logs and dirt added so you can ride over now.
Sep 20, 2025 @ 11:35am (America/New_York)
Sep 20, 2025
Aug 1, 2025 @ 4:20pm
Aug 1, 2025
 Jump constructed over downed tree. In need of more work but a start.
Jul 25, 2025 @ 5:15pm
Jul 25, 2025
Tree down over trail. Started process of building jump to go over. In need of dirt. Will resume with shovel next ride.
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to root-down-155216 trailhead (41.913550, -72.759900)

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        Sep 27, 2025 @ 8:52am
        Sep 27, 2025

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        Cowles Root Down Trail Tour
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        4:38 | 240 | Jul 20, 2021 , East Granby

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root Down

        ▼ Where is Root Down located?
        Root Down is located in Cowles Park, East Granby, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Cowles Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.91355, -72.7599.
        ▼ How hard is Root Down?
        Root Down is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Down?
        Root Down has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 163 ft to 191 ft.
        ▼ Is Root Down a point to point trail?
        Root Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Root Down?
        Root Down is 2,844 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Down?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Down?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Down are:
        • July (128 activities)
        • August (119 activities)
        • May (112 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Root Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Down?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Root Down. The trail is 2,844 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Root Down?
        Root Down is a very popular trail. There have been 6,799 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,756 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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