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1.8 miles
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:16:37
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
170 ft
Altitude min
193 ft
Altitude max
193 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
4,790 ft
Distance climb
4,331 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:16:37
Avg time
Cheney Rail Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaManchester
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeRail Trail
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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OSM Way
The 2.25-mile South Manchester Railroad was built in 1869, the shortest freight-and-passenger railroad and also the longest private railroad in the United States at the time. It was funded by members of the Cheney family.
source: Manchester Historical Society
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 52.7 km average
6 Months
- 10 rides
- 24.7 km avg distance
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- 84 rides
- Last: Jul 19, 2026
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(41.769210, -72.528810)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheney Rail Trail
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Where is Cheney Rail Trail located?
Cheney Rail Trail is located in Manchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Manchester trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.76921, -72.52881.
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What is the elevation gain for Cheney Rail Trail?
Cheney Rail Trail has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 170 ft to 193 ft.
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Is Cheney Rail Trail a point to point trail?
Cheney Rail Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is rail trail.
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How long is Cheney Rail Trail?
Cheney Rail Trail is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is rail trail.
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