Quinebaug Trail (CT)

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

15.7 miles (25.3 km) · 1,430 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	15.7 mi (25.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,430 ft (436 m)
Average gain	91 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 223 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.8%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	30%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Quinebaug Trail (CT)

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

Quinebaug Trail (CT) has 1,430 ft (436 m) of elevation gain over 15.7 miles (25.3 km). That averages 91 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Quinebaug Trail (CT)?

The difficulty score for Quinebaug Trail (CT) is 3.1 of 100. That is harder than 30.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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

The longest climb on Quinebaug Trail (CT) runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 223 ft (68 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.8%.