Cockaponset Trail (CT)

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

14.2 miles (22.9 km) · 1,777 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,777 ft (542 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 235 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15.6%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Cockaponset Trail (CT)

How much elevation gain does Cockaponset Trail (CT) have?

Cockaponset Trail (CT) has 1,777 ft (542 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.9 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cockaponset Trail (CT)?

The difficulty score for Cockaponset Trail (CT) is 6 of 100. That is harder than 49.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cockaponset Trail (CT)?

The longest climb on Cockaponset Trail (CT) runs 2.3 miles (3.8 km) and gains 235 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15.6%.