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5.2 miles
Distance
1,087 ft
Climb
-1,104 ft
Descent
888 ft
High Point
-18 ft
Altitude change
237 ft
Altitude min
255 ft
Altitude start
236 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-36.7%
Grade max
35.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,285 ft
Distance flat
Tunxis Trail Details
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Riding AreaCompounce Mountain
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Ref NumberBlueBlazes
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Global Ranking#61774 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerNumerous Property Owners
The Tunxis Trail is the backbone of a larger trail system that consists of 19 trails and totals just over 83 miles of interconnected hiking adventure. The trail system generally traverses the western ridge of the scenic central Connecticut valley. The southern trailhead of the Tunxis Trail is in Southington and the trail runs north to the Massachusetts state line. The trail is interrupted near the Wolcott/ Bristol line and resumes in Plymouth. The Tunxis Trail and its myriad of adjoining trails offer a wide breath of loop hiking options and traverse a variety of terrain and landscapes.
The southern end of the Tunxis Trail is typified by woodland paths that travel through the top and sides of the Central Valley’s western wall. The trail offers several outstanding views, including Julian’s Rock and Norton Outlook. The side trails in this southern region vary in length from a half-mile to just under five miles and travels over diverse terrain.
source: CFPA Tunxis Trail
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- 11 miles avg distance
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(41.600760, -72.926180)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tunxis Trail
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Where is Tunxis Trail located?
Tunxis Trail is located in Compounce Mountain, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Compounce Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.60076, -72.92618.
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How hard is Tunxis Trail?
Tunxis Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Tunxis Trail?
Tunxis Trail has 1,087 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 237 ft to 888 ft.
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Is Tunxis Trail a point to point trail?
Tunxis Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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