more stats
1,706 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:03:51
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
741 ft
Altitude max
709 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-6.8%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
755 ft
Distance climb
210 ft
Distance down
738 ft
Distance flat
00:03:51
Avg time

Through the Rocks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Hartford Reservoirs
    West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15788 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65881 in E-Biking
    • #349478 in Trail Running
    • #351158 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #125 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #111 in E-Biking
    • #4,524 in Trail Running
    • #5,821 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Through the Rocks is a 1,706 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near West Hartford Connecticut. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 34 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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on Nov 19, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Through the Rocks located?
      Through the Rocks 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 41.77581, -72.80004.
      ▼ How hard is Through the Rocks?
      Through the Rocks is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Through the Rocks?
      Through the Rocks has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 705 ft to 741 ft.
      ▼ How long is Through the Rocks?
      Through the Rocks is 1,706 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Through the Rocks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Through the Rocks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Through the Rocks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Through the Rocks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Through the Rocks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Through the Rocks. The trail is 1,706 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Through the Rocks?
      Through the Rocks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 790 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 792 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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