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4,288 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-126 ft
Descent
323 ft
High Point
24 ft
Altitude change
196 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
37.7%
Grade min
2,136 ft
Distance climb
1,667 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat

Shepards Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bailey Trails
    Madison, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    #18
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #25737 in Hiking [+]
    • #181563 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #617 in Hiking · Connecticut [+]
    • #2,792 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    Madison Land Conservation Trust

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Shepards Trail is a 4,288 ft green difficulty singletrack trail located near Madison Connecticut. Highlights include views. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

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      Bailey Trails

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shepards Trail located?
      Shepards Trail is located in Bailey Trails, Madison, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Bailey Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.35401, -72.61295.
      ▼ How hard is Shepards Trail?
      Shepards Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shepards Trail?
      Shepards Trail has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 196 ft to 323 ft.
      ▼ Is Shepards Trail a point to point trail?
      Shepards Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shepards Trail?
      Shepards Trail is 4,288 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shepards Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Shepards Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Shepards Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shepards Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Shepards Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to hike Shepards Trail. The trail is 4,288 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shepards Trail?
      Shepards Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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