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2,093 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
132 ft
High Point
-12 ft
Altitude change
111 ft
Altitude min
132 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
886 ft
Distance flat
Pitkin Trail Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHockanum River Linear Park
Manchester, Connecticut -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTown of Manchester
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OSM Way
Spectacular views of the 60 acre pond, and the dam with water spilling over it, are seen from the parking lot here. More views of the dam can be seen from the base of the steps down under the Union Street Bridge. The trailhead, marked with a green and white "Hockanum River Hiking Trail" sign, is across the street. The hiking trail proceeds downstream for 0.4 mile and returns over the same course.
This trail is one of the most scenic, hilly and tranquil of all those along the Hockanum River. The path winds through a lush green forest valley totally away from all intrusions of traffic noise.
The trail immediately goes down a flight of steps to a sandstone ledge close above the river, with great views of the bridge and dam upstream and of the waterway off to the left. Orange blazes guide the hiker as the path wanders up and down slopes, through wetlands and over 2 brooks on small footbridges, past a bench with a spectacular view upstream, close to and high above the Hockanum, for very scenic vistas everywhere. The virgin forest setting is enchanting. Then the path follows behind a few homes, and then close behind the Minimart off North Main Street.
The trail ends here for now, until easements can be secured to extend the walkway out to North Main Street and further beyond.
Fauna along this trail includes white tail deer, rabbits, wild turkeys and woodchucks. Flora includes mostly forest trees: oak, maple, white ash and black cherry. Wild flowers are scarce due to the dense tree canopy overhead. There is a lush growth of watercress in the marsh next to bridge number 1.
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(41.799420, -72.528520)
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Nearby Trails
- Pitkin Trail 95 ft
- Union Pond Trail 2,306 ft
- Union Pond Trail 1 mile
- Adams Mill Trail 1 mile
- Union Pond Trail (section Closed) 1 mile
Hockanum River Linear Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pitkin Trail
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Where is Pitkin Trail located?
Pitkin Trail is located in Hockanum River Linear Park, Manchester, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Hockanum River Linear Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.79942, -72.52852.
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How hard is Pitkin Trail?
Pitkin Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Pitkin Trail?
Pitkin Trail has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 111 ft to 132 ft.
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Is Pitkin Trail a point to point trail?
Pitkin Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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