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1.1 miles
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-259 ft
Descent
00:13:49
Avg time
-194 ft
Altitude change
303 ft
Altitude min
557 ft
Altitude max
557 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
1,467 ft
Distance climb
3,793 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:13:49
Avg time

Suspension Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Playground Trails at Nathan-Hale-Ray Middle School
    East Haddam, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    East Haddam Middle School

The longest trail in the system, can be ridden both directions. Counter clockwise - from the bridge it starts flat, transitions to a gradual climb and then ends with a push to the top. Clockwise - its long fun descent.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 172 rides
  • Last: Aug 19, 2026
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Mar 12, 2025 @ 4:43pm
Mar 12, 2025
 Tree down at wire spool tabletop. Closed, use caution.
May 13, 2023 @ 6:23am
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Nov 2, 2021 @ 11:39am
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        Blue Arrow Route - Playground Trails Featured
        2 miles • 308 ft • 4 • Loop •
        This route begins at the primary trailhead and does a loop taking riders over the north bridge, climbs to...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Suspension

        ▼ Where is Suspension located?
        Suspension is located in The Playground Trails at Nathan-Hale-Ray Middle School, East Haddam, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the The Playground Trails at Nathan-Hale-Ray Middle School trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.52413, -72.43106.
        ▼ How hard is Suspension?
        Suspension is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Suspension?
        Suspension has 64 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 303 ft to 557 ft.
        ▼ Is Suspension a point to point trail?
        Suspension is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Suspension?
        Suspension is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Suspension?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Suspension. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Suspension?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Suspension are:
        • June (14 activities)
        • May (14 activities)
        • August (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Suspension? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Suspension are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Suspension?
        The estimated time to ride Suspension is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Suspension?
        Suspension is a very popular trail. There have been 532 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 574 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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