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1.0 mile
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:20:07
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
25 ft
Altitude min
72 ft
Altitude max
36 ft
Altitude start
49 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-25.6%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
1,375 ft
Distance climb
1,670 ft
Distance down
2,402 ft
Distance flat
00:20:07
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Upper Green Circle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westwoods
    Guilford, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #160692 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72178 in Trail Running
    • #13212 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Guilford Land Conservation Trust

"If I wanted to hike, I wouldn't have brought my bike."
If you like roots and rocks and more roots and rocks and walking, this is the trail for you. Added bonus of paralleling a stagnant stream/marsh which is should be on the Mordor set of Lord of the Rings.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Jun 2, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Green Circle

        ▼ Where is Upper Green Circle located?
        Upper Green Circle is located in Westwoods, Guilford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Westwoods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.28929, -72.71175.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Green Circle?
        Upper Green Circle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Green Circle?
        Upper Green Circle has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 25 ft to 72 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Green Circle a point to point trail?
        Upper Green Circle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Green Circle?
        Upper Green Circle is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Green Circle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Green Circle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Green Circle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Green Circle are:
        • April (5 activities)
        • July (5 activities)
        • February (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Green Circle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Green Circle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Green Circle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Upper Green Circle. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Green Circle?
        Upper Green Circle is a moderately popular trail. There have been 49 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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