Pomperaug Trail (CT)

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,921 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,921 ft (586 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	1.3 mi, 323 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	53% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Pomperaug Trail (CT)

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

Pomperaug Trail (CT) has 1,921 ft (586 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pomperaug Trail (CT)?

The difficulty score for Pomperaug Trail (CT) is 10.5 of 100. That is harder than 71.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 53% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Pomperaug Trail (CT) runs 1.3 miles (2.0 km) and gains 323 ft (98 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.