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1.9 miles
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:35:32
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
410 ft
Altitude min
503 ft
Altitude max
469 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
3,750 ft
Distance climb
3,786 ft
Distance down
2,546 ft
Distance flat
00:35:32
Avg time

Upper Gravy Train Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green Falls (Pachaug State Forest)
    Voluntown, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104494 in Trail Running
    • #83203 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #572 in Mountain Biking · Connecticut [+]
    • #1,292 in Trail Running
    • #1,765 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Log Ride, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    CT DEEP

New Trail, lots of technical areas. A number of stream crossings that will be bridged in the future.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Upper Gravy Train Trail Reports

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:06pm (America/New_York)
Jul 16, 2026
Overgrown vegetation! I cleared 16 downed trees on Upper Gravy Trail and Alternate Gravy. I may have missed 1 or 2 but it is mostly cleared of...
Jul 5, 2026 @ 1:32pm (America/New_York)
Jul 5, 2026
I cleared 4 more downed trees and brush cut as far as the picture shows. The cleared part is passable but there are several widow-makers from the...
Jun 25, 2026 @ 5:41pm (America/New_York)
Jun 25, 2026
Overgrown vegetation! I cleared the cuttings from the trail. 2 fresh deadfalls to clear. Plenty more brush cutting ahead. See picture.
Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:49pm (America/New_York)
Jun 20, 2026
Overgrown vegetation. Cleared up to the point in the picture. After that is a wall of undergrowth. Cuttings need to be cleared from the trail.
Jun 18, 2026 @ 6:32am (America/New_York)
Jun 18, 2026
Overgrown vegetation. Several trees down blocking the trail. I cleared vegetation up to the point in the picture. The part I cleared still needs...
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on Jul 16, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      carlffalk carlffalk
      Favorite trail in this area. Whoever built this did an incredible job. My only wish would be more trails to be able to make a better loop. Besides that, amazing natural tech.
      terpenetaster
      Fun New England tech. Cleared a few blow downs, trail riding nice.
      JamieCouture
      Fun trail! Handful of downed trees, I moved what I could by myself. Hope to get back on it soon

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Gravy Train located?
      Upper Gravy Train is located in Green Falls (Pachaug State Forest), Voluntown, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Green Falls (Pachaug State Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.55815, -71.79983.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Gravy Train?
      Upper Gravy Train is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Gravy Train?
      Upper Gravy Train has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 410 ft to 503 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Gravy Train a point to point trail?
      Upper Gravy Train is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Gravy Train?
      Upper Gravy Train is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Gravy Train?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Gravy Train. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Gravy Train? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Gravy Train are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Gravy Train?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Upper Gravy Train. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Gravy Train?
      Upper Gravy Train is a moderately popular trail. There have been 311 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 369 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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