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1.6 miles
Distance
231 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:17:33
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
214 ft
Altitude min
320 ft
Altitude max
268 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
3,173 ft
Distance climb
3,747 ft
Distance down
1,440 ft
Distance flat
00:17:33
Avg time

B. H. P. Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Bush Hill Preserve
    Manchester, Connecticut
  • Ref Number
    White
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Manchester Land Conservation Trust

Trail is primarily through hardwood forest with a few stretches of farm roads. Boardwalks and bridges have been constructed over wet areas. Not level, but only one short climb that approaches moderate when walking counterclockwise. Some roots, but in general the footing is excellent.

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Parking at the Cider Barn at 330 Bush Hill Road, Manchester 06040

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 13, 2020 @ 1:03pm
Jan 13, 2020
 reporter Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around. Near tractor graveyard.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About B. H. P.

        ▼ Where is B. H. P. located?
        B. H. P. is located in Bush Hill Preserve, Manchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Bush Hill Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.73971, -72.5576.
        ▼ How hard is B. H. P.?
        B. H. P. is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for B. H. P.?
        B. H. P. has 70 m of elevation gain. The trail has 65 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 65 m to 98 m.
        ▼ Is B. H. P. a point to point trail?
        B. H. P. is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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