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1.4 miles
Distance
355 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:18:35
Avg time
154 ft
Altitude change
429 ft
Altitude min
590 ft
Altitude max
429 ft
Altitude start
583 ft
Altitude end
2.109%
Grade
-29.761%
Grade max
48.207%
Grade min
3,288 ft
Distance climb
2,459 ft
Distance down
1,545 ft
Distance flat
00:18:35
Avg time
The Darkside Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRockland Preserve
Madison, Connecticut -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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The Darkside is a highly rated 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Madison Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 49 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 856 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to the-darkside trailhead
(41.430970, -72.656140)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Double Log Ride
Log Ride - Motorcycle Madness Other
- The Luge Jump
- Tiny Table Jump
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Darkside
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Where is The Darkside located?
The Darkside is located in Rockland Preserve, Madison, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Rockland Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.43097, -72.65614.
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How hard is The Darkside?
The Darkside is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.109%.
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What is the elevation gain for The Darkside?
The Darkside has 355 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 429 ft to 590 ft.
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Is The Darkside a point to point trail?
Yes, The Darkside is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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