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251 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
2 ft
Altitude min
16 ft
Altitude max
16 ft
Altitude start
15 ft
Altitude end
-0.393%
Grade
-12.686%
Grade max
13.875%
Grade min
107 ft
Distance climb
122 ft
Distance down
22 ft
Distance flat
00:00:55
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The Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bluff Point State Park
    Groton, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

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The Point is a 251 ft less popular singletrack trail located near Groton Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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        Directions to the-point trailhead (41.315180, -72.036070)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Point

        ▼ Where is The Point located?
        The Point is located in Bluff Point State Park, Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Bluff Point State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.31518, -72.03607.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Point?
        The Point has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2 ft to 16 ft.
        ▼ Is The Point a point to point trail?
        The Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Point?
        The Point is 251 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Point?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Point. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Point?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Point are:
        • July (32 activities)
        • March (17 activities)
        • May (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Point?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Point. The trail is 251 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Point?
        The Point is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 177 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 713 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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