Pequot Trail (CT)

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

16.7 miles (26.8 km) · 1,529 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.7 mi (26.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,529 ft (466 m)
Average gain	92 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 128 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.1%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Pequot Trail (CT)

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

Pequot Trail (CT) has 1,529 ft (466 m) of elevation gain over 16.7 miles (26.8 km). That averages 92 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pequot Trail (CT)?

The difficulty score for Pequot Trail (CT) is 3.5 of 100. That is harder than 33.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Pequot Trail (CT) runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 128 ft (39 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.1%.