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6.5 miles
Distance
620 ft
Climb
-417 ft
Descent
01:04:48
Avg time
203 ft
Altitude change
100 ft
Altitude min
377 ft
Altitude max
169 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,560 ft
Distance flat
01:04:48
Avg time
Goodwin Trail Details
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaNehantic State Forest East Block
East Lyme, Connecticut -
Ref NumberG
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCT DEEP
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OSM Way
All forest roads of different states of service. North of Holmes road, it gets minimal maintenance and is growing in in some areas, but still capable of supporting future forestry operations. South of Holmes to Grassy Hill Road, it is an excellent gravel road that is well-maintained and had had recent drainage work. Open to vehicles 8 AM to sunset and closed in winter until mud season ends. South of Grassy, the road on State property to to trail to Whistletown Road, the trail is closed to vehicles but has had some gravel laid down, but areas are washed out with sections of loose gravel and soft sand. East of the Blue/White trail junction is one of the nicest stretches of the trail. Ledges, boulders, dense mountain laurel stands, at least one cellar hole and some impressive stone walls that may have been part of a stock pen.
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6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 28 rides
- Last: May 21, 2026
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(41.391150, -72.226360)
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Goodwin Trail17 trailsNational Scenic Trail or Official Route
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Nearby Trails
- Blue/white 4 miles
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- Yellow 5 miles
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Nehantic State Forest East Block
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodwin Trail
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Where is Goodwin Trail located?
Goodwin Trail is located in Nehantic State Forest East Block, East Lyme, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Nehantic State Forest East Block trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.39115, -72.22636.
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What is the elevation gain for Goodwin Trail?
Goodwin Trail has 620 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 417 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 100 ft to 377 ft.
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Is Goodwin Trail a point to point trail?
Goodwin Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is Goodwin Trail?
Goodwin Trail is 6.5 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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