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A single and doubletrack mix that loops around the perimeter of the park.


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Map Key

4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

Point to Point

657' 200 m

High

549' 167 m

Low

321' 98 m

Up

288' 88 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek

Closed at dark.

Description

The Red Trail loops the entire Gay City State Park and borders the Meshomasic State Forest along the south and west. The trail is predominantly wide singletrack or doubletrack. However, the northernmost section of the trail tends to be a bit narrower and there is a short and steep section in the northwest corner as it leaves an old road grade and descends to the Blackledge River at the Beaver Dam bridge.

The intersecting White Trail can be used as an alternate route on the east side of the loop back to the main parking area.

Contacts

Land Manager: Connecticut DEEP

Shared By:

Jonathan Gourley with improvements by Ben Rosenberg

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  3.3 from 4 votes

#27199

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  3.3 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#469

in Connecticut

#27,199

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