8.1 miles
Distance
812 ft
Climb
-836 ft
Descent
823 ft
High Point
-24 ft
Altitude change
426 ft
Altitude min
608 ft
Altitude start
584 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-24.2%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Smooth and fun. 8 miles, some climbing.

Detailed Description
8 mile Buckingham sample is a 8 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Manchester Connecticut. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 26 trails. This route climbs 812 ft with a max elevation of 823 ft then descends -836 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 4 trails (newest: Jun 12, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Oct 27, 2024)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 4 min
  • Altitude change
    -24 ft
  • Altitude min
    426 ft
  • Altitude start
    608 ft
  • Altitude end
    584 ft
  • Climb
    812 ft
  • Descent
    -836 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -24.2%
  • Grade min
    24.7%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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