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1.7 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-217 ft
Descent
00:24:14
Avg time
64 ft
Altitude change
552 ft
Altitude min
654 ft
Altitude max
580 ft
Altitude start
643 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-25.5%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
3,655 ft
Distance climb
2,989 ft
Distance down
2,293 ft
Distance flat
00:24:14
Avg time
Waking Giants Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCrescent Lake
Southington, Connecticut -
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Seasonall season
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerTown of Southington
Northern loop upper Crescent
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 83 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 714 rides
- Last: Nov 14, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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