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2.3 miles
Distance
144 ft
Climb
-429 ft
Descent
00:26:08
Avg time
-286 ft
Altitude change
852 ft
Altitude min
1,138 ft
Altitude max
1,138 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
2,418 ft
Distance climb
5,167 ft
Distance down
4,236 ft
Distance flat
00:26:08
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Whipping Post Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paugnut State Forest
    Torrington, Connecticut
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73433 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39635 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Connecticut DEEP

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Whipping Post is a 2 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Torrington Connecticut. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 278 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Whipping Post Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 3:50pm (America/New_York)
Apr 28, 2026
Leaf cover makes following the trail difficult.
Apr 2, 2024 @ 4:30am
Apr 2, 2024
Apr 8, 2022 @ 1:42pm
Apr 8, 2022
A few puddles but overall wonderful!
Jan 13, 2021 @ 6:47pm
Jan 13, 2021
Mostly clear with slight snow in parts (rideable) and slight water in areas (rideable).
Jan 8, 2021 @ 9:19am
Jan 8, 2021
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Avg: 3.88 (6 votes)
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        Directions to whipping-post trailhead (41.855290, -73.104590)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Whipping Post

        Where is Whipping Post located?
        Whipping Post is located in Paugnut State Forest, Torrington, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Paugnut State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.85529, -73.10459.
        How hard is Whipping Post?
        Whipping Post is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Whipping Post?
        Whipping Post has 144 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 429 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 852 ft to 1,138 ft.
        Is Whipping Post a point to point trail?
        Whipping Post is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Whipping Post?
        Whipping Post is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Whipping Post?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Whipping Post. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Whipping Post?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whipping Post are:
        • August (26 activities)
        • July (21 activities)
        • September (17 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Whipping Post? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whipping Post are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Whipping Post?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Whipping Post. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Whipping Post?
        Whipping Post is a very popular trail. There have been 734 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 804 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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