more stats
2,848 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
602 ft
Altitude min
625 ft
Altitude max
602 ft
Altitude start
604 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-5.1%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,125 ft
Distance climb
886 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time

Small loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nathan Hale State Forest
    Coventry, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #223250 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110748 in Trail Running
    • #148305 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,552 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,392 in Trail Running
    • #2,879 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Small loop is a 2,848 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Coventry Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 148 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Small loop Trail Reports

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May 8, 2025 @ 4:37pm
May 8, 2025
Jan 22, 2022 @ 9:44am
Jan 22, 2022
 Icy in spots
Aug 20, 2019 @ 3:28pm
Aug 20, 2019
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      Routes with this trail

      Inner south loop
      6 miles • 420 ft • 4 •
      Great little loop when you’re short on time.
      2
      Nathan Hale Easy 6 mile
      8 miles • 790 ft • 6 •
      A trail for a kids MTB club
      2
      Hale Intermediate+
      15 miles • 1,604 ft • 33 • Loop •
      A longer 15 mile loop, suitable for Intermediate+ riders

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Small loop located?
      Small loop is located in Nathan Hale State Forest, Coventry, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Nathan Hale State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.76184, -72.34303.
      ▼ How hard is Small loop?
      Small loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Small loop?
      Small loop has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 602 ft to 625 ft.
      ▼ Is Small loop a point to point trail?
      Small loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Small loop?
      Small loop is 2,848 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Small loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Small loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Small loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Small loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Small loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Small loop. The trail is 2,848 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Small loop?
      Small loop is a very popular trail. There have been 508 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 513 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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