more stats
3,961 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:09:44
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
246 ft
Altitude min
356 ft
Altitude max
356 ft
Altitude start
271 ft
Altitude end
-2.137%
Grade
-14.779%
Grade max
14.798%
Grade min
1,051 ft
Distance climb
2,560 ft
Distance down
350 ft
Distance flat
00:09:44
Avg time

Thing 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    George C. Waldo State Park
    Southbury, Connecticut
  • AKA
    purple blaze
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3338 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #309101 in Trail Running
    • #91310 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #20 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #3,926 in Trail Running
    • #1,925 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

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AI Generated Description

Thing 3 is ranked #20 for mountain biking in Connecticut. It is a 3,961 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Southbury Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail. It features bridge, drop and roller coaster. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BridgesDropsRollers

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 614 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
Status:
on Jun 18, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to thing-3 trailhead (41.463980, -73.290920)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thing 3 located?
      Thing 3 is located in George C. Waldo State Park, Southbury, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the George C. Waldo State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.46398, -73.29092.
      ▼ How hard is Thing 3?
      Thing 3 is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.137%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thing 3?
      Thing 3 has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 246 ft to 356 ft.
      ▼ How long is Thing 3?
      Thing 3 is 3,961 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thing 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thing 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thing 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thing 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thing 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Thing 3. The trail is 3,961 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thing 3?
      Thing 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,321 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,582 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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