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2,766 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
640 ft
High Point
23 ft
Altitude change
583 ft
Altitude min
617 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
1,296 ft
Distance climb
981 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat

Tailwhip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Hartford Reservoirs
    West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #33580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #424385 in Trail Running
    • #137022 in Hiking
    • #23416 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #243 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #5,284 in Trail Running
    • #2,672 in Hiking
    • #214 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Mar - Nov
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

An intermediate trail crossing between two ridge lines.

Access Info

Accessible from Upper Ridgeline Run and close to Finger Rock Rd

Disclaimer

Crosses a stream

Tags
Family friendlyRidgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tailwhip located?
      Tailwhip is located in West Hartford Reservoirs, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the West Hartford Reservoirs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.7585, -72.79241.
      ▼ How hard is Tailwhip?
      Tailwhip is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tailwhip?
      Tailwhip has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 583 ft to 640 ft.
      ▼ Is Tailwhip a point to point trail?
      Tailwhip is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tailwhip?
      Tailwhip is 2,766 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tailwhip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tailwhip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tailwhip?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tailwhip are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tailwhip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tailwhip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Tailwhip?
      Tailwhip is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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