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3,002 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:06:18
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
493 ft
Altitude min
584 ft
Altitude max
574 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
1,703 ft
Distance down
853 ft
Distance flat
00:06:18
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The Reflex Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Case Mountain
    Manchester, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13516 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80069 in Trail Running
    • #11759 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Town of Manchester

The Reflex is a flowy single track with rock gardens, rock slabs, and tight corners. A great alternative to Coop Rd. It is great in both directions.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 20 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 385 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 3,023 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:55pm (America/New_York)
Aug 9, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail, near bridge
Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/New_York)
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        Directions to the-reflex trailhead (41.734570, -72.477880)
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        New Case
        ★ 4.5 • 11 miles • 1,371 ft • 11 •
        Follow this route to have fun riding your bike
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        Case Smookey - Black Mamba Loop
        10 miles • 1,106 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Loop at Case mountain that can be ridden in either direction once at the top of the . The downhill to case...
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        Case 7 Mile Line St. loop
        ★ 1.8 • 7 miles • 1,024 ft • 7 •
        This loop is one of my on call loops. It’s a sample of what the Line St. entrance has to offer 6 miles
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Reflex

        ▼ Where is The Reflex located?
        The Reflex is located in Case Mountain, Manchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Case Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73457, -72.47788.
        ▼ How hard is The Reflex?
        The Reflex is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Reflex?
        The Reflex has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 493 ft to 584 ft.
        ▼ Is The Reflex a point to point trail?
        The Reflex is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Reflex?
        The Reflex is 3,002 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Reflex?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Reflex. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Reflex?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Reflex are:
        • July (218 activities)
        • June (189 activities)
        • May (174 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access The Reflex? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Reflex are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Reflex?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride The Reflex. The trail is 3,002 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Reflex?
        The Reflex is a very popular trail. There have been 10,878 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,049 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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