2.2 miles
Distance
449 ft
Climb
-447 ft
Descent
848 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
564 ft
Altitude min
766 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
-35.8%
Grade max
38.2%
Grade min
4,590 ft
Distance climb
4,511 ft
Distance down
2,493 ft
Distance flat

From Stone Road, this trail has a gradual climb over Wildcat Mountain past a 2022 thinning cut and then an older cut that is regenerating nicely and is providing good cover for a number of bird species that thrive in young forests.
The trail gets interesting upon reaching a ledge with a narrow view followed by a sharp descent over ledge that can be slick when damp. After crossing Wildcat Brook the trail rises again and follows the brook high above a ravine to George Washington Turnpike, where parking is unwelcome at the trailhead. Across the ravine is one of Burlington's finest ledges and rock jumbles with perhaps 20 rock jumble "caves" of various sizes. You'll get a good workout on the back as the climb up the ledge is quite steep and after a brief respite you climb again to top Wildcat Mountain before descending to the parking area on Stone Road.

Detailed Description
Wildcat Mountain is a 2 mile popular intermediate route located near Burlington Connecticut. This hike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 449 ft with a max elevation of 848 ft then descends -447 ft.

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  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Dec 14, 2021)
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Altitude min
    564 ft
  • Altitude start
    766 ft
  • Altitude end
    768 ft
  • Climb
    449 ft
  • Descent
    -447 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.8%
  • Grade min
    38.2%
  • Distance climb
    4,590 ft
  • Distance down
    4,511 ft
  • Distance flat
    2,493 ft

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  • Riding area
    Nassahegon Trail Network
  • Primary Activity
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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Physical rating
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  1. Walk east on Blue/Red South (Tunxis).
  2. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  3. Walk southwest on Blue/Red South (Tunxis).
  4. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
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