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5.4 miles
Distance
592 ft
Climb
-588 ft
Descent
1,003 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
599 ft
Altitude min
765 ft
Altitude start
771 ft
Altitude end
-21.1%
Grade max
20.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Thus is the short loop from the Punch Brook Road parking Lot. Clockwise it Includes Ursus Reversus, Bridges, Northwest Passage, Jailbreak, Wasteland, Boomerang, Surveyor, High Life and Miller Time.
The route includes a variety of scenic landscapes, different trail surface types, technical sections, strong climbing and the fun downhill Miller Time. This route is recommended for confident intermediate riders.
Detailed Description
Nassahegon Short Loop is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Burlington Connecticut. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 592 ft with a max elevation of 1,003 ft then descends -588 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 29, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance5 miles
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Altitude min599 ft
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Altitude start765 ft
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Altitude end771 ft
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Climb592 ft
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Descent-588 ft
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Grade max-21.1%
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Grade min20.3%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 4,701 ft | |||||
| 1,381 ft | |||||
| 177 ft | |||||
| 1,503 ft | |||||
| 1,493 ft | |||||
| 3,379 ft | |||||
| 2,828 ft | |||||
| 2,707 ft | |||||
| 4,442 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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Directions
- Walk south on Ursus Reversus (White).
- Continue for 500 meters.
- Keep left to stay on Ursus Reversus (White).
- Continue for 2 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Northwest Passage (White).
- Continue for 500 meters.
- Turn right onto Jail Break (White).
- Continue for 800 meters.
- Keep right to take Wasteland (White).
- Continue for 300 meters.
- Turn right onto Boomerang (Red-White).
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Keep right to take Surveyor (Red/White).
- Continue for 900 meters.
- Keep left to stay on Surveyor (Red/White).
- Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
- Turn left onto Miller Road.
- Continue for 90 meters.
- Turn right onto George Washington Turnpike.
- Continue for 50 meters.
- Bear left onto Ursus Reversus (White).
- Continue for 200 meters.
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Nassahegon State Forest Mountain Biking: Boomerang
trail: Boomerang (Red-White)
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Nassahegon Trails, Burlington CT Highlights
trail: Bridges (White)
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Jan 2, 2021
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